A View from the Bridge (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1962, A View from the Bridge is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 110 minutes. “Arthur Miller's Drama of Love and Obsession” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Carbone, a Brooklyn longshoreman is unhappily married to Beatrice and unconsciously in love with Catherine, the niece that they have raised from childhood. Into his house come two brothers, illegal immigrants, Marco and Rodolpho. Catherine falls in love with Rudolpho; and Eddie, tormented but unable to admit even to himself his quasi-incestuous love, reports the illegal immigrants to the authorities.
Who’s in it. A View from the Bridge stars Raf Vallone as Eddie Carbone, Maureen Stapleton as Beatrice Carbone, Carol Lawrence as Catherine and Jean Sorel as Rodolpho Paccia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A View from the Bridge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A View from the Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of A View from the Bridge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A View from the Bridge (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A View from the Bridge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A View from the Bridge worth watching?
- A View from the Bridge holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A View from the Bridge?
- A View from the Bridge stars Raf Vallone, Maureen Stapleton, Carol Lawrence, Jean Sorel and Raymond Pellegrin.