Where to watch Imitation of Life (1959) tonight
Imitation of Life (1959) runs 2 h 5 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.4 from 332 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 5 min — ends 10:05 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- April 9, 1959
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 332 votes
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Starring
- Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life is 2 h 5 min long (125 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:05 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Imitation of Life rated?
- Imitation of Life is rated NR in the US.
- Is Imitation of Life a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Imitation of Life?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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