The Second Time Around (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, The Second Time Around is a comedy, family and western film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 99 minutes. “She's tangling with he-men who want to stay free-men... And showing you what a gal's gotta do to get a guy to say” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1911, a widow with two children leaves New York City for territorial Arizona and becomes a ranch hand and later gets herself elected sheriff. A gambler and a rancher become rivals for her affections.
Who’s in it. The Second Time Around stars Debbie Reynolds as Lu Rogers, Steve Forrest as Dan Jones, Andy Griffith as Pat Collins and Juliet Prowse as Rena Mitchell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Second Time Around has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Second Time Around page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Second Time Around tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Second Time Around (1961)?
- In US, The Second Time Around is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Second Time Around worth watching?
- The Second Time Around holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Second Time Around?
- The Second Time Around stars Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, Juliet Prowse and Thelma Ritter.
- When was The Second Time Around released?
- The Second Time Around was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.