The Front Page (1974)
Kernel Score: 83% · 377 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1974-11-01
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch The Front Page
- Stream: YouTube TV
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Ruthless Chicago newspaper editor Walter Burns resorts to dubious motives in order to get top reporter Hildy Johnson to cover one more big crime story before retirement.
The Front Page parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Front Page (1974) is a PG comedy about a ruthless newspaper editor scheming to keep his star reporter.
- Violence & scariness: None — No significant violence; conflict is verbal and comedic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jack Lemmon as Hildebrand Johnson
- Walter Matthau as Walter Burns
- Susan Sarandon as Peggy Grant
- Vincent Gardenia as Sheriff
- David Wayne as Roy Bensinger
- Allen Garfield as Kruger
- Austin Pendleton as Earl Williams
- Charles Durning as Murphy
- Herb Edelman as Schwartz
- Martin Gabel as Dr. Max J. Eggelhofer
The Front Page FAQ
Is The Front Page good?
The Front Page has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 377 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Front Page?
In the US you can stream The Front Page on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Front Page OK for kids?
The Front Page is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Front Page (1974) is a PG comedy about a ruthless newspaper editor scheming to keep his star reporter.
What movies are like The Front Page?
If you liked The Front Page, try All the President's Men, Days of Wine and Roses, Ace in the Hole and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.