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Imitation of Life (1959): movie guide
Imitation of Life (1959) is a Drama, Romance running about 125 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 332 votes. Notable cast includes Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-04-09
- Runtime: 125 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-04-09

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What is Imitation of Life about?
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.
Cast highlights
Imitation of Life features Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda, Dan O'Herlihy. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-04-09. Runtime: 125 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (332 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life runs about 125 minutes.
- Who stars in Imitation of Life?
- Cast highlights include Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda, Dan O'Herlihy.
- Does Cinema Box stream Imitation of Life?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Imitation of Life?
- Open the Imitation of Life page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








