Lonelyhearts (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Lonelyhearts is a drama film directed by Vincent J. Donehue, running about 100 minutes. “SOME WIVES CHEAT BECAUSE THEIR HUSBANDS DO... AND SOME BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST NO GOOD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.
Who’s in it. Lonelyhearts stars Montgomery Clift as Adam White, Robert Ryan as William Shrike, Myrna Loy as Florence Shrike and Dolores Hart as Justy Sargeant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lonelyhearts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lonelyhearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lonelyhearts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lonelyhearts (1959)?
- In GB, Lonelyhearts is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lonelyhearts worth watching?
- Lonelyhearts holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lonelyhearts?
- Lonelyhearts stars Montgomery Clift, Robert Ryan, Myrna Loy, Dolores Hart and Maureen Stapleton.