Splendor in the Grass (1961)
Kernel Score: 83% · 293 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1961-10-10
Runtime: 124 minutes
Where to watch Splendor in the Grass
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
Splendor in the Grass parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Splendor in the Grass is an unrated classic drama dealing with sexual repression, forbidden love, and a young woman's mental breakdown.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes a young woman's institutionalization after an emotional breakdown.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Themes of sexual repression and romantic longing drive the plot, though depicted with period restraint.
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
- Natalie Wood as Wilma "Deanie" Loomis
- Warren Beatty as Bud Stamper
- Pat Hingle as Ace Stamper
- Audrey Christie as Mrs. Loomis
- Barbara Loden as Ginny Stamper
- Zohra Lampert as Angelina
- Fred Stewart as Del Loomis
- John McGovern as Doc Smiley
- Jan Norris as Juanita Howard
- Martine Bartlett as Miss Metcalf
Splendor in the Grass FAQ
Is Splendor in the Grass good?
Splendor in the Grass has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 293 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Splendor in the Grass?
In the US you can stream Splendor in the Grass on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Splendor in the Grass OK for kids?
Splendor in the Grass is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Splendor in the Grass is an unrated classic drama dealing with sexual repression, forbidden love, and a young woman's mental breakdown.
What movies are like Splendor in the Grass?
If you liked Splendor in the Grass, try The Great Gatsby, Five Feet Apart, The Secret Scripture and The Secret: Dare to Dream.