If I Was Honest (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1942, If I Was Honest is a comedy film directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. The nephew of a wealthy nobleman, convicted for a forged check, is replaced in prison by a poor engineer. From the exchange of people derives a chain of misunderstandings and messes that ends out well.
Who’s in it. If I Was Honest stars Vittorio De Sica as Pietro Kovach, María Mercader as Clara, Sergio Tofano as Vittorio, il maggiordomo and Paolo Stoppa as barone Paolo Vareghi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, If I Was Honest sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If I Was Honest page.
If you liked it. Fans of If I Was Honest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If I Was Honest (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for If I Was Honest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is If I Was Honest worth watching?
- If I Was Honest holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in If I Was Honest?
- If I Was Honest stars Vittorio De Sica, María Mercader, Sergio Tofano, Paolo Stoppa and Virgilio Riento.
- When was If I Was Honest released?
- If I Was Honest was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.