On Approval (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1944, On Approval is a comedy and romance film directed by Clive Brook, running about 80 minutes. “It's SCANDALOUSly Funny!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
Who’s in it. On Approval stars Clive Brook as George, 10th Duke of Bristol, Beatrice Lillie as Maria Wislack, Googie Withers as Helen Hale and Roland Culver as Richard Halton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, On Approval has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Approval page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Approval tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Approval (1944)?
- In US, On Approval is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On Approval worth watching?
- On Approval holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On Approval?
- On Approval stars Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers, Roland Culver and O.B. Clarence.
- When was On Approval released?
- On Approval was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.