Marty

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Marty

1955

1h 31m

Drama

Romance

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This acclaimed romantic drama follows the life of Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine), a stout bachelor butcher who lives with his mother (Esther Minciotti) in the Bronx. Always unlucky in love, Marty reluctantly goes out to a ballroom one night and meets a nice teacher named Clara (Betsy Blair). Though Marty and Clara hit it off, his relatives discourage him from pursuing the relationship, and he must decide between his family's approval or a shot at finding romance.

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Critics Consensus

Scriptwriter Paddy Chayefsky's solid dialogue is bolstered by strong performances from Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair in this appealingly low-key character study.

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Richard L. Coe

Washington Post

Aug 2, 2022

What makes this rare is that it is realistic without being sordid. It records with honest eye, ear and heart a few simple people in their own simple setting and finds life wonderful.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

Jul 28, 2022

You have to have considerable tolerance to make it through Chayefsky's repetitive dialogue, his insistence on the humanity of "little" people, and his attempt to create poetry out of humble, drab conversations.

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Jean Yothers

Orlando Sentinel

Oct 18, 2021

Marty will give you a heartening slice of life, full of honesty and humor.

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

Jun 14, 2023

Ernest Borgnine delivers a masterful portrayal off a lonely and self-doubting bachelor, whose quest for happiness becomes an endearing exploration.

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Edouard de Laurot

Film Culture

Aug 2, 2022

Ironically enough, this film, whose intention is clearly to provide insights into a social milieu and its problems, actually encourages an unquestioning conformity in the public through the innocuousness of its presentation.

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Peter Canavese

Celluloid Dreams

Jul 24, 2022

3.5/4

Classic Paddy Chayefsky script and a charming and interesting examination of people who don't normally get movies devoted to them.

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Harry J

@Harrysfilmreview Sep 11, 2026

A lovely little story that tackles anxiety, insecurity and the pressures of society. Ernest Borgnine portrays a lonely, down on his luck slightly depressed man with such Beauty. I think a lot more young men need to watch this film.

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Austin F

@RT25777042 Jun 17, 2026

I thought it lacked depth.

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Alejandro E

@Alex970 Apr 4, 2026

What’s wrong with reaching the age of 30 without having got married, or at least been engaged? A simple idea that gave rise to one of the iconic films of the 1950s, and incidentally one of Ernest Borgnine’s most distinctive roles. You simply have to see it, if only out of curiosity.

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Sharon I

@Puddles426 Feb 3, 2026

My Mother and Father instilled in me the love of movies…especially classics. They always spoke about the movie Marty. I watched this movie with them and loved it ever since. It’s so understated, real, heartbreaking and sincere. The entire cast is amazing and so believable.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 12, 2025

Success in 1 hour and 31 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Alain E

@AlainE Jun 28, 2025

The movie is not very old. It was released in 1955. I am kidding, as that was my birth year. Sadly, I agree with Pauline Kael. Unclear how it accumulated all the awards. But I got some dating tips: when you first meet a woman at a gathering, as an encouragement you tell her “you are not such a dog!” Heavens! 35 minutes is all I could tolerate.

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Synopsis

This acclaimed romantic drama follows the life of Marty Piletti (Ernest Borgnine), a stout bachelor butcher who lives with his mother (Esther Minciotti) in the Bronx. Always unlucky in love, Marty reluctantly goes out to a ballroom one night and meets a nice teacher named Clara (Betsy Blair). Though Marty and Clara hit it off, his relatives discourage him from pursuing the relationship, and he must decide between his family's approval or a shot at finding romance.

Director: Delbert Mann
Producer: Harold Hecht
Screenwriter: Paddy Chayefsky, Paddy Chayefsky
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: United Artists
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 21, 1955, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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