Runaway Daughters (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.2

Released in 1956, Runaway Daughters is a drama and crime film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 92 minutes. “They called her "JAILBAIT"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three teenagers with troubled families are unable to adjust at home and in high-school. Tempted with an easy, carefree life they soon pass from misdemeanors into serious crime - and will suffer for it. Sometimes, repentance comes too late.
Who’s in it. Runaway Daughters stars Marla English as Audrey, Gloria Castillo as Angela, Mary Ellen Kay as Mary and Lance Fuller as Tony Forrest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Runaway Daughters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway Daughters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway Daughters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway Daughters (1956)?
- In US, Runaway Daughters is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runaway Daughters worth watching?
- Runaway Daughters holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Runaway Daughters?
- Runaway Daughters stars Marla English, Gloria Castillo, Mary Ellen Kay, Lance Fuller and Adele Jergens.
- When was Runaway Daughters released?
- Runaway Daughters was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
