The Front Page
1974, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
It's the hottest story since the Chicago fire...and they're sitting on it.
Ruthless Chicago newspaper editor Walter Burns resorts to dubious motives in order to get top reporter Hildy Johnson to cover one more big crime story before retirement.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.3/10 from 403 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Front Page
The Front Page isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
Rent
Amazon VideoAvailability in India as of 8 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Jack LemmonHildebrand Johnson
- Walter MatthauWalter Burns
- Susan SarandonPeggy Grant
- Vincent GardeniaSheriff
- David WayneRoy Bensinger
- Allen GarfieldKruger
- Austin PendletonEarl Williams
- Charles DurningMurphy
- Herb EdelmanSchwartz
- Martin GabelDr. Max J. Eggelhofer
- Harold GouldMayor
- Cliff OsmondOfficer Jacobi
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- I. A. L. Diamond, Billy Wilder
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $15M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Front Page is based on
The Front Page is based on The Front Page (1928) by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.
1928
The Front Page
By Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Front Page
Walk of Shame
2014 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Carry On Nurse
1959 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Switching Channels
1988 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
About My Father
2023 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Major League
1989 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
McLintock!
1963 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Analyze This
1999 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Union
2024 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Front Page: quick answers
Is The Front Page worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 403 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Front Page?
The Front Page runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Front Page have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Front Page. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Front Page parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Front Page is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Front Page on?
The Front Page isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Front Page?
If you liked The Front Page, try Walk of Shame, Carry On Nurse, Switching Channels.
Who directed The Front Page?
The Front Page (1974) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Susan Sarandon.
What is The Front Page based on?
The Front Page is based on The Front Page (1928) by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.