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Imitation of Life

7.419592h 5m12MovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorDouglas Sirk
WritersEleanore Griffin·Allan Scott
ProducerRoss Hunter

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Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Douglas Sirk

LTLana Turner
Lana Turner
Lora Meredith
JGJohn Gavin
John Gavin
Steve Archer
JMJuanita Moore
Juanita Moore
Annie Johnson
SDSandra Dee
Sandra Dee
Susie (16)
SKSusan Kohner
Susan Kohner
Sarah Jane (18)
RARobert Alda
Robert Alda
Allen Loomis
DODan O'Herlihy
Dan O'Herlihy
David Edwards
KD
Karin Dicker
Sarah Jane (8)
TBTerry Burnham
Terry Burnham
Susie (6)
JV
John Vivyan
Young man
LG
Lee Goodman
Photographer
ARAnn Robinson
Ann Robinson
Showgirl

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Imitation of Life is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Imitation of Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

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Imitation of Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.