

I Want to Live!
“The murder trial that shook the world!”
Brazen perpetual offender Barbara Graham tries to go straight but she finds herself implicated in a murder and sent to death row.
Where to watch I Want to Live! in United States
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Where is I Want to Live! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About I Want to Live!
I Want to Live! is a 1958 English-language drama and crime film directed by Robert Wise. The cast is led by Susan Hayward, Simon Oakland, Virginia Vincent. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
I Want to Live! was produced by United Artists and Figaro Incorporated Production and made in United States of America. It was released on November 18, 1958, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Writers
- Nelson Gidding, Don Mankiewicz, Ed Montgomery
- Release date
- November 18, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- United Artists, Figaro Incorporated Production
I Want to Live! cast & crew
I Want to Live! was directed by Robert Wise and written by Nelson Gidding, Don Mankiewicz, and Ed Montgomery.
The cast features Susan Hayward as Barbara Graham, Simon Oakland as Edward S. 'Ed' Montgomery, Virginia Vincent as Peg, Theodore Bikel as Carl G.G. Palmberg, Wesley Lau as Henry L. Graham, and Philip Coolidge as Emmett Perkins.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Lionel Lindon, and it was produced by Walter Wanger.
Is I Want to Live! worth watching?
I Want to Live! holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 118 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, I Want to Live! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch I Want to Live!
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Cast of I Want to Live!

Susan Hayward
Barbara Graham

Simon Oakland
Edward S. 'Ed' Montgomery

Virginia Vincent
Peg

Theodore Bikel
Carl G.G. Palmberg

Wesley Lau
Henry L. Graham

Philip Coolidge
Emmett Perkins

Lou Krugman
John R. 'Jack' Santo

James Philbrook
Bruce King

Bartlett Robinson
District Attorney Milton

Gage Clarke
Attorney Richard G. Tibrow

Joe De Santis
Al Matthews

John Marley
Father Devers
I Want to Live! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch I Want to Live! in United States?
I Want to Live! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is I Want to Live! on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — I Want to Live! is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is I Want to Live! in?
I Want to Live! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Want to Live!?
I Want to Live! runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is I Want to Live! rated?
I Want to Live! is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 118 ratings.











