Daddy Long Legs (1955)
Overview
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love.
Where to watch Daddy Long Legs
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| France | Disney Plus | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Daddy Long Legs in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Daddy Long Legs about?
Wealthy American, Jervis Pendleton has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with a cheerful 18-year-old resident, and anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor regularly, but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, while still concealing his identity, and—despite their large age difference—they soon fall in love. Daddy Long Legs is a Romance movie, released on 1955-05-05, runtime 126 minutes.
Is Daddy Long Legs worth watching?
TMDB users rate Daddy Long Legs 6.4 out of 10 from 97 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Daddy Long Legs?
In France, Daddy Long Legs streams on Disney Plus and can be rented from Orange VOD and VIVA by videofutur. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean Negulesco
Cast
- Fred Astaire as Jervis Pendleton III
- Leslie Caron as Julie Andre
- Terry Moore as Linda Pendleton
- Thelma Ritter as Alicia Pritchard
- Fred Clark as Griggs
- Charlotte Austin as Sally McBride
- Larry Keating as Alexander Williamson
- Kathryn Givney as Gertrude Pendleton
- Kelly Brown as Jimmy McBride
- Ray Anthony as Ray Anthony
- Gertrude Astor as Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
- Barrie Chase as Blonde Dancer (uncredited)
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Sources
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