Ada (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1961, Ada is a drama film directed by Daniel Mann, running about 109 minutes. “What was the truth about Ada?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A popular but naive country singer is elected governor of a southern state and, once in office, decides to dismantle the corrupt political machine that got him elected. Director Daniel Mann's 1961 political drama stars Susan Hayward, Dean Martin, Wilfred Hyde-White, Martin Balsam, Ralph Meeker, Connie Sawyer, William Walker, Ray Teal, Larry Gates and Kathryn Card.
Who’s in it. Ada stars Susan Hayward as Ada Gillis, Dean Martin as Bo Gillis, Wilfrid Hyde-White as Sylvester Marin and Ralph Meeker as Colonel Yancey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ada has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Ada page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ada tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ada (1961)?
- In US, Ada 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 Ada worth watching?
- Ada holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ada?
- Ada stars Susan Hayward, Dean Martin, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Ralph Meeker and Martin Balsam.
- When was Ada released?
- Ada was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.