Movie

Imitation of Life

“Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!”

★ 7.5(322)19592h 5m

Imitation of Life is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Imitation of Life

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Good to know

Director: Douglas Sirk
Release date: 1959-04-09
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

Imitation of Life — trailer

About Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life is a 1959 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Douglas Sirk, starring Lana Turner, John Gavin and Juanita Moore. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 322 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Imitation of Life in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

Cast

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

Sandra Dee

Susie (16)

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

John Vivyan

Young man

Lee Goodman

Photographer

Ann Robinson

Showgirl

Themes & keywords

familymotherhoodpassing for white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Imitation of Life in Australia?+

In Australia, Imitation of Life is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Imitation of Life on Netflix?+

Imitation of Life is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Imitation of Life?+

Imitation of Life has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in Imitation of Life?+

Imitation of Life stars Lana Turner, John Gavin, Juanita Moore, Sandra Dee and Susan Kohner.

When did Imitation of Life come out?+

Imitation of Life is a 1959 movie directed by Douglas Sirk.

What genre is Imitation of Life?+

Imitation of Life is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Imitation of Life?+

Imitation of Life was directed by Douglas Sirk.