Marty (1955)
Kernel Score: 82% · 436 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1955-04-11
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch Marty
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.
Marty parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Marty is a classic 1955 drama about a lonely, unmarried butcher in the Bronx pressured by family to marry.
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
Delbert Mann
Cast
- Ernest Borgnine as Marty Piletti
- Betsy Blair as Clara Snyder
- Esther Minciotti as Mrs. Theresa Piletti
- Augusta Ciolli as Aunt Catherine
- Joe Mantell as Angie
- Karen Steele as Virginia
- Jerry Paris as Tommy
- James Bell as Mr. Snyder (uncredited)
- John Beradino as Man in Bar (uncredited)
- Charles Cane as Lou - Bartender (uncredited)
Marty FAQ
Is Marty good?
Marty has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 436 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Marty?
In the US you can stream Marty on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Marty OK for kids?
Marty is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Marty is a classic 1955 drama about a lonely, unmarried butcher in the Bronx pressured by family to marry.
What movies are like Marty?
If you liked Marty, try Brooklyn, Purple Hearts, We Live in Time and The Best of Me.