The Misfits (1961)
Kernel Score: 75% · 414 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Western, Drama, Romance
Released: 1961-02-01
Runtime: 124 minutes
Where to watch The Misfits
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.
The Misfits parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Misfits is an unrated 1961 drama-western about a divorced woman and three men capturing wild horses, with themes of infidelity and a fraying way of life.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Romantic entanglements among a divorced woman and multiple men, including implied infidelity themes.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Characters drink and gamble as part of the aimless cowboy lifestyle depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Marilyn Monroe as Roslyn Taber
- Clark Gable as Gay Langland
- Eli Wallach as Guido
- Montgomery Clift as Perce Howland
- Thelma Ritter as Isabelle Steers
- James Barton as Fletcher's grandfather
- Kevin McCarthy as Raymond Taber
- Estelle Winwood as Church lady collecting money in bar
- Rex Bell as Old Cowboy (uncredited)
- John Huston as Extra in Blackjack Scene (uncredited)
The Misfits FAQ
Is The Misfits good?
The Misfits has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 414 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Misfits?
In the US you can stream The Misfits on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Misfits OK for kids?
The Misfits is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Misfits is an unrated 1961 drama-western about a divorced woman and three men capturing wild horses, with themes of infidelity and a fraying way of life.
What movies are like The Misfits?
If you liked The Misfits, try The Longest Ride, Giant, Shane and News of the World.