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DRAMA . 1961 . 2h 4m . 7.4/10

Splendor in the Grass_

"There is a miracle in being young... and a fear."

A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.

Starring Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle
7.4/10
Rating
2h 4m
Runtime
1961
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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There is a miracle in being young... and a fear.

A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.

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Cast
Natalie Wood stars as Wilma “Deanie” Loomis in Splendor in the Grass.
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Year context
Splendor in the Grass was released 65 years ago in 1961.
Overview
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
Splendor in the Grass is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 4m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
124 min (2h 4m)
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (292 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Splendor in the Grass about?
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
How long is Splendor in the Grass?
Splendor in the Grass has a runtime of 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Who stars in Splendor in the Grass?
The cast of Splendor in the Grass includes Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie, Barbara Loden.
What is the rating of Splendor in the Grass?
Splendor in the Grass has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 292 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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