Spring Madness (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1938, Spring Madness is a comedy and romance film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, running about 67 minutes. “Five gorgeous girls on a man hunt!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harvard senior Sam Thatcher (Lew Ayres) and his best friend and roommate, known as "The Lippencott" (Burgess Meredith), plan to go to Russia after graduation, a decision Sam has kept from his girlfriend, Alexandra Benson (Maureen O'Sullivan).
Who’s in it. Spring Madness stars Maureen O'Sullivan as Alexandra Benson, Lew Ayres as Sam Thatcher, Ruth Hussey as Kate McKim and Burgess Meredith as The Lippencott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Spring Madness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spring Madness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spring Madness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring Madness (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring Madness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spring Madness worth watching?
- Spring Madness holds an audience score of 3.9 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 Spring Madness?
- Spring Madness stars Maureen O'Sullivan, Lew Ayres, Ruth Hussey, Burgess Meredith and Ann Morriss.
- When was Spring Madness released?
- Spring Madness was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.