

Sweet Smell of Success
“Beware these “Gentlemen” of the press!”
New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but one thing that he can't control is his younger sister, Susan, who is in a relationship with aspiring jazz guitarist Steve Dallas. Hunsecker strongly disapproves of the romance and recruits publicist Sidney Falco to find a way to split the couple, no matter how ruthless the method.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 English-language drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
Sweet Smell of Success was produced by Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, United Artists, and Norma Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 4, 1957, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Writers
- Clifford Odets, Ernest Lehman
- Release date
- July 4, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, United Artists, Norma Productions
Sweet Smell of Success cast & crew
Sweet Smell of Success was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and written by Clifford Odets and Ernest Lehman.
The cast features Burt Lancaster as J.J. Hunsecker, Tony Curtis as Sidney Falco, Susan Harrison as Susan Hunsecker, Martin Milner as Steve Dallas, Jeff Donnell as Sally, and Sam Levene as Frank D' Angelo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by James Wong Howe, and it was produced by Burt Lancaster and Harold Hecht.
Is Sweet Smell of Success worth watching?
Sweet Smell of Success holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 583 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Sweet Smell of Success is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sweet Smell of Success
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Cast of Sweet Smell of Success

Burt Lancaster
J.J. Hunsecker

Tony Curtis
Sidney Falco

Susan Harrison
Susan Hunsecker

Martin Milner
Steve Dallas

Jeff Donnell
Sally

Sam Levene
Frank D' Angelo

Joe Frisco
Herbie Temple

Barbara Nichols
Rita

Emile Meyer
Lt. Harry Kello

Edith Atwater
Mary

Chico Hamilton
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
Paul Horn
The Chico Hamilton Quintet
Sweet Smell of Success — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sweet Smell of Success in United States?
Sweet Smell of Success is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Sweet Smell of Success on fuboTV?
Yes — Sweet Smell of Success is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Sweet Smell of Success in?
Sweet Smell of Success is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sweet Smell of Success?
Sweet Smell of Success runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Sweet Smell of Success rated?
Sweet Smell of Success is rated PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 583 ratings.











