

It Happened to Jane
“It's bigger than all of us!”
Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world".
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About It Happened to Jane
It Happened to Jane is a 1959 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Richard Quine. The cast is led by Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
It Happened to Jane was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 24, 1959, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Writers
- Norman Katkov, Max Wilk
- Release date
- May 24, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
It Happened to Jane cast & crew
It Happened to Jane was directed by Richard Quine and written by Norman Katkov and Max Wilk.
The cast features Doris Day as Jane Osgood, Jack Lemmon as George Denham, Ernie Kovacs as Harry Foster Malone, Steve Forrest as Larry Hall, Teddy Rooney as Billy Osgood, and Russ Brown as Uncle Otis.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Charles Lawton Jr. and it was produced by Martin Melcher and Richard Quine.
Is It Happened to Jane worth watching?
It Happened to Jane holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, It Happened to Jane is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of It Happened to Jane

Doris Day
Jane Osgood

Jack Lemmon
George Denham

Ernie Kovacs
Harry Foster Malone

Steve Forrest
Larry Hall

Teddy Rooney
Billy Osgood

Russ Brown
Uncle Otis

Walter Greaza
Crawford Sloan

Parker Fennelly
Homer Bean

Mary Wickes
Matilda Runyon

Philip Coolidge
Wilbur Peterson

Max Showalter
Selwyn Harris
John Cecil Holm
Aaron Caldwell
It Happened to Jane — FAQs
▸Where can I watch It Happened to Jane in India?
It Happened to Jane is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch It Happened to Jane in the US?
In the US, It Happened to Jane is streaming on fuboTV and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch It Happened to Jane in the UK?
It Happened to Jane isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
▸What language is It Happened to Jane in?
It Happened to Jane is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is It Happened to Jane?
It Happened to Jane runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is It Happened to Jane rated?
It Happened to Jane is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 72 ratings.











