A Place in the Sun (1951)
Kernel Score: 82% · 413 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime
Released: 1951-06-12
Runtime: 122 minutes
Where to watch A Place in the Sun
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
A Place in the Sun parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Place in the Sun is a classic drama involving an unwanted pregnancy, ambition, and a criminal trial.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves a secret relationship and unwanted pregnancy as central plot points, tastefully implied per the era.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Montgomery Clift as George Eastman
- Elizabeth Taylor as Angela Vickers
- Shelley Winters as Alice Tripp
- Anne Revere as Hannah Eastman
- Keefe Brasselle as Earl Eastman
- Fred Clark as Defense Attorney Bellows
- Raymond Burr as District Attorney R. Frank Marlowe
- Herbert Heyes as Charles Eastman
- Shepperd Strudwick as Anthony Vickers
- Frieda Inescort as Mrs. Ann Vickers
A Place in the Sun FAQ
Is A Place in the Sun good?
A Place in the Sun has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 413 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Place in the Sun?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Place in the Sun OK for kids?
A Place in the Sun is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Place in the Sun is a classic drama involving an unwanted pregnancy, ambition, and a criminal trial.
What movies are like A Place in the Sun?
If you liked A Place in the Sun, try Love at First Sight, The Bridges of Madison County, West Side Story and The Choice.