An unusual love story!
Teenager David Clemens develops a hysterical fear that he will die if he comes into physical contact with another person. Perturbed, David's overbearing mother places him in a home for mentally disturbed young people, but David remains withdrawn from the other patients and his psychiatrist. Over time, however, David grows interested in 15-year-old Lisa, who suffers from multiple personalities – one who can only speak in rhyme, and the other, a mute.
David and Lisa (1962) is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Perry, released on December 26, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin, Howard Da Silva and Neva Patterson. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
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Keir Dullea
as David Clemens
Janet Margolin
as Lisa Brandt
Howard Da Silva
as Dr. Swinford
Neva Patterson
as Mrs. Clemens
Clifton James
as John
Richard McMurray
as Mr. Stewart Clemens
Nancy Nutter
as Maureen
Mathew Anden
as Simon
Jaime Sánchez
as Carlos
Coni Hudak
as Kate
Karen Lynn Gorney
as Josette
Janet Lee Parker
as Sandra
Directed by Frank Perry, written by Eleanor Perry and Theodore Isaac Rubin, produced by Paul M. Heller.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 64 ratings.
I suppose nowadays we would diagnose "David" (Keir Dullea) with some sort of compulsive disorder, but he really doesn't like to be touched - however affectionately. At the end of their tethers, his well-to-do parents have sent him to a school that specialises in educating and treating folk with mental illness - but he hates authority and so the best efforts of "Dr. Swinford" (Howard Da Silva) are making little…
Reviewed on September 27, 2026
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David and Lisa (1962) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Artiflix and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of David and Lisa (1962) includes Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin, Howard Da Silva, Neva Patterson and Clifton James. The film was directed by Frank Perry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
David and Lisa was released on December 26, 1962 and runs for 1h 35m.
David and Lisa (1962) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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