Love Is Better Than Ever (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1952, Love Is Better Than Ever is a comedy and romance film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 81 minutes. “It's Liz in a Whiz of a Racy Romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The dancing teacher Anastasia falls in love with the smart theatre agent Jud. He likes her, too, but does not want to give up his solo life at all. Thus she plans a trap for him...
Who’s in it. Love Is Better Than Ever stars Larry Parks as Jud Parker, Elizabeth Taylor as Anastacia (Stacie) Macaboy, Josephine Hutchinson as Mrs. Macaboy and Tom Tully as Mr. Clinton E. Macaboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Love Is Better Than Ever has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Is Better Than Ever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Is Better Than Ever tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Is Better Than Ever (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Is Better Than Ever change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Is Better Than Ever worth watching?
- Love Is Better Than Ever holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Is Better Than Ever?
- Love Is Better Than Ever stars Larry Parks, Elizabeth Taylor, Josephine Hutchinson, Tom Tully and Ann Doran.
- When was Love Is Better Than Ever released?
- Love Is Better Than Ever was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.