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The Great Gatsby

“A Great Cast... A Great Novel... A Great Motion Picture”

★ 5.4(24)19491h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Elliott Nugent
Release date: 1949-06-06
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Great Gatsby — trailer

About The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a 1949 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Romance genres, directed by Elliott Nugent, starring Alan Ladd, Betty Field and Macdonald Carey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great Gatsby in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifetyle of his landlord, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Cast

Alan Ladd

Jay Gatsby

Betty Field

Daisy Buchanan

Macdonald Carey

Nicholas 'Nick' Carraway

Ruth Hussey

Jordan Baker

Barry Sullivan

Tom Buchanaan

Howard Da Silva

Wilson

Shelley Winters

Myrtle Wilson

Henry Hull

Dan Cody

Ed Begley

Myron Lupus

Elisha Cook Jr.

Klipspringer

Nicholas Joy

Drunken Guest at Party

Walter Greaza

Kinsella

Themes & keywords

long island, new yorkfilm noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Gatsby in Canada?+

The Great Gatsby is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Great Gatsby on Netflix?+

The Great Gatsby is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Great Gatsby?+

The Great Gatsby has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Great Gatsby?+

The Great Gatsby stars Alan Ladd, Betty Field, Macdonald Carey, Ruth Hussey and Barry Sullivan.

When did The Great Gatsby come out?+

The Great Gatsby is a 1949 movie directed by Elliott Nugent.

What genre is The Great Gatsby?+

The Great Gatsby is Drama, Mystery and Romance film.

Who directed The Great Gatsby?+

The Great Gatsby was directed by Elliott Nugent.