A Place in the Sun
1951, English. Directed by George Stevens.
Young people asking so much of life... taking so much of love!
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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A Place in the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George StevensDirector
- Montgomery CliftGeorge Eastman
- Elizabeth TaylorAngela Vickers
- Shelley WintersAlice Tripp
- Anne RevereHannah Eastman
- Keefe BrasselleEarl Eastman
- Fred ClarkDefense Attorney Bellows
- Raymond BurrDistrict Attorney R. Frank Marlowe
- Herbert HeyesCharles Eastman
- Shepperd StrudwickAnthony Vickers
- Frieda InescortMrs. Ann Vickers
- Kathryn GivneyLouise Eastman
- Walter SandeDefense Attorney Art Jansen
Details
- Released
- 12 June 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Brown, Michael Wilson
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box office
- $7M
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What A Place in the Sun is based on
A Place in the Sun is based on An American Tragedy, a 1925 novel by Theodore Dreiser, published by Horace Liveright.
Novel · 1925
An American Tragedy
By Theodore Dreiser
Published by Horace Liveright
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A Place in the Sun: quick answers
Is A Place in the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 434 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Place in the Sun?
A Place in the Sun runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does A Place in the Sun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Place in the Sun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Place in the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Place in the Sun is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Place in the Sun on?
A Place in the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Place in the Sun?
If you liked A Place in the Sun, try West Side Story, West Side Story, Love at First Sight.
Who directed A Place in the Sun?
A Place in the Sun (1951) was directed by George Stevens and stars Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters.
What is A Place in the Sun based on?
A Place in the Sun is based on An American Tragedy, a 1925 novel by Theodore Dreiser, published by Horace Liveright.