It Happened Tomorrow

Name: It Happened Tomorrow
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1944-03-31
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie, Edgar Kennedy, John Philliber

1944·Movie·85 min·★ 6.8(71)

Fantasy Comedy Romance More English titles

“Funniest thing on the screen today”

A young turn-of-the-century newspaper man finds he can get hold of the next day's paper. This brings more problems than fortune, especially as his new girlfriend is part of a phony clairvoyant act.

Where to watch It Happened Tomorrow in United States

Can I watch It Happened Tomorrow in United States? Yes — you can stream It Happened Tomorrow in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is It Happened Tomorrow streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	Artiflix	—
United Kingdom	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix	Amazon Video
Canada	Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Hoopla	Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia	Artiflix, Hoopla, Tubi TV	—
Germany	Artiflix	—
France	Artiflix	Sooner
Spain	Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Artiflix	Acontra Plus
Brazil	Belas Artes à La Carte, Artiflix	—
Japan	Artiflix	—

About It Happened Tomorrow

It Happened Tomorrow is a 1944 English-language fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by René Clair. The cast is led by Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

It Happened Tomorrow was produced by Arnold Pressburger Films and made in United States of America. It was released on March 31, 1944.

Director: René Clair
Writers: Dudley Nichols, René Clair, Hugh Wedlock Jr.
Release date: March 31, 1944
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Arnold Pressburger Films

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It Happened Tomorrow cast & crew

It Happened Tomorrow was directed by René Clair and written by Dudley Nichols, René Clair, and Hugh Wedlock Jr..

The cast features Dick Powell as Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens, Linda Darnell as Sylvia Smith-Stevens, Jack Oakie as Uncle Oscar Smith, Edgar Kennedy as Insp. Mulrooney, John Philliber as Pop Benson, and Edward Brophy as Jake Shomberg.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Stolz, cinematography is by Archie Stout, and it was produced by Arnold Pressburger.

Is It Happened Tomorrow worth watching?

It Happened Tomorrow holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 71 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, comedy, and romance, It Happened Tomorrow is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch It Happened Tomorrow

In United States, you can stream It Happened Tomorrow on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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