Imitation of Life Cast Guide and Where to Watch
A TMDB-backed guide to Imitation of Life, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Here's the full cast of Imitation of Life (1959) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Lana Turner as Lora Meredith; John Gavin as Steve Archer; Juanita Moore as Annie Johnson; Sandra Dee as Susie (16); Susan Kohner as Sarah Jane (18); Robert Alda as Allen Loomis; Dan O'Herlihy as David Edwards; Karin Dicker as Sarah Jane (8)
About Imitation of Life
In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Imitation of Life?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Imitation of Life?
Lana Turner as Lora Meredith; John Gavin as Steve Archer; Juanita Moore as Annie Johnson; Sandra Dee as Susie (16); Susan Kohner as Sarah Jane (18); Robert Alda as Allen Loomis; Dan O'Herlihy as David Edwards; Karin Dicker as Sarah Jane (8)
Is this Imitation of Life guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



