Lolita (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1962, Lolita is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Stanley Kubrick, running about 154 minutes. “How did they ever make a movie of ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with Lolita, the woman's teenaged daughter.
Who’s in it. Lolita stars James Mason as Prof. Humbert Humbert, Shelley Winters as Charlotte Haze, Sue Lyon as Dolores "Lolita" Haze and Gary Cockrell as Richard T. "Dick" Siller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Lolita has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lolita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lolita tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lolita (1962)?
- In US, Lolita is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lolita worth watching?
- Lolita holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lolita?
- Lolita stars James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon, Gary Cockrell and Jerry Stovin.
- When was Lolita released?
- Lolita was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.