Peyton Place (1957): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Peyton Place is a 1957 mystery drama directed by Mark Robson, starring Arthur Kennedy, Lloyd Nolan and Russ Tamblyn. It is based on Peyton Place by Grace Metalious. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes. It was nominated for 7 Oscars. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Based on
- Peyton Place by Grace Metalious
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peyton Place About?
The premise of Peyton Place without spoilers, adapted from Peyton Place by Grace Metalious.
In the seemingly idyllic town of Peyton Place, a mysterious doppelganger’s arrival stirs up long-buried secrets. This individual bears a striking resemblance to a former resident who disappeared twenty years earlier, prompting unsettling questions and forcing the community to confront a troubled past. The appearance of this figure exposes hidden passions, dark truths, and complex relationships that threaten to shatter the town’s carefully constructed image and reveal the fragility of its close-knit bonds.
Peyton Place Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- raped by stepfather
- pregnancy by rape
- implied rape
- implied skinny dipping
- school janitor
- soap opera
- small town
- blockbuster
- teenage girl wears a swimsuit
- teenage boy wears a swimsuit
- induced miscarriage
- horse drawn plow
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- child sexual abuse
- year 1941
- stepfather stepdaughter incest
- hospital
- manslaughter charge
- male female relationship
- graduation dance
- court trial
- jury verdict
- surprise witness
- possessive mother
- dance chaperone
- high school valedictorian
- doctor
- signed confession
- foot chase
- blackmail
- chased out of town
- labor day picnic
- ship in a bottle
- eating lobster
- town gossip
- elopement
- mother daughter estrangement
- army draft
- paratrooper
- year 1942
- husband killed in war
- sexual assault
- mother daughter reconciliation
- reference to george washington
- town with a dark secret
- bare chested teenage boy
- high school principal
- swimming in a lake
- high school
- high school classroom
- high school teacher
Where to Watch Peyton Place
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Peyton Place Cast
Arthur Kennedy leads the cast, with Lloyd Nolan and Russ Tamblyn. Directed by Mark Robson; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Robson
Also Starring in Peyton Place
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Critics gave Peyton Place 63 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Peyton Place Awards & Nominations
Peyton Place was nominated for 7 Oscars. The 9 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1958.
9 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1958 7 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Arthur Kennedy and Russ Tamblyn
- Nominated Actress – Lana Turner
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Hope Lange and Diane Varsi
- Nominated Best Motion Picture
- Nominated Cinematography
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Golden Globes 1958 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Mildred Dunnock and Hope Lange
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DGA Awards 1957 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Mark Robson
Peyton Place Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Peyton Place.
Cars in Peyton Place
14 cars on screen, including the 1940 Mercury Eight and the 1940 Plymouth De Luxe.
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1940 Mercury Eight Important role -
1940 Plymouth De Luxe Important role -
1936 Ford V8 De Luxe Minor role -
1940 GMC PG 2901 Minor role
Peyton Place Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “A Caldeira do Diabo” and “Amar Não É Pecado”.
- Also known as
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- A Caldeira do Diabo
- Amar Não É Pecado
- I peccatori di Peyton
- Les plaisirs de l'enfer
- Glut unter der Asche
- Vidas borrascosas
- Peytonův hrádek
- פייטון פלייס
- Пейтон-Плейс
- La caldera del diablo
- Пэйтон Плейс
- 冷暖人间
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- 페이튼 플레이스
- Lek i mörker
- Peyton Aşıkları
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Peyton Place FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Peyton Place, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peyton Place?
Peyton Place runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Peyton Place released?
Peyton Place was released on December 11, 1957.
Who directed Peyton Place?
Peyton Place was directed by Mark Robson.
More films by Mark Robson Who is in the cast of Peyton Place?
Peyton Place stars Arthur Kennedy, Lloyd Nolan and Russ Tamblyn, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Peyton Place?
In the US, Peyton Place is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Peyton Place rated?
Peyton Place has 63 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Peyton Place based on a book?
Yes. Peyton Place is adapted from Peyton Place by Grace Metalious.
Was Peyton Place nominated for any awards?
Peyton Place received 9 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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