Overview
A charming tale of love and transformation unfolds amidst the elite of society.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- wistful
- warm
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly regard Sabrina as a resonant romantic gem elevated by its humorous script, elegant direction, and the immense charm of its stars.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sabrina is the chauffeur's daughter while Linus and David belong to the wealthy Larrabee family, making social hierarchy central to the love triangle.
Sabrina returns from two years in Paris as an elegant, sophisticated woman whose changed presentation transforms David's attention and her own romantic outlook.
David first attracts Sabrina, but Linus also falls in love with her, placing the Larrabee brothers in emotional competition.
The Larrabee family's wealthy Manhattan household, corporate empire, chauffeur service, champagne, and high-society relationships define the film's social environment.
Films like Sabrina, and why
the philadelphia story
shared witty romantic triangle, class differences, sophisticated dialogue, and warm classic hollywood charm
roman holiday
shared elegant romantic comedy, wealthy social milieu, sparkling banter, and emotionally polished performances
the apartment
shared billy wilder wit, romantic entanglements, urbane high society, and bittersweet comic sophistication
Movie Details
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Release Date
- 1954-09-01
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (1398)
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart
- Audrey Hepburn
- William Holden
- Walter Hampden
- John Williams
- Martha Hyer
- Joan Vohs
- Marcel Dalio
- Marcel Hillaire
- Nella Walker
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sabrina about?
- A chauffeur’s daughter returns from Paris transformed, only to become the focus of a complicated romance between two wealthy brothers.
- What is Sabrina like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sabrina as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sabrina violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sabrina.
- What did critics think of Sabrina?
- Critics broadly regard Sabrina as a resonant romantic gem elevated by its humorous script, elegant direction, and the immense charm of its stars.
- Which films are like Sabrina?
- Films with a similar feel include the philadelphia story, roman holiday, and the apartment.
- How long is Sabrina?
- Sabrina runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sabrina?
- In United States, Sabrina streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
