How to Commit Marriage (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1969, How to Commit Marriage is a comedy film directed by Norman Panama, running about 95 minutes. “Bob Hope and Jackie Gleason request the honor of your presence at a swinging session on How to Commit Marriage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young couple decide to live together and they wind up having a baby. They decide they should give the baby up for adoption. The baby's Mother's parents wind up adopting the baby using a fake name.
Who’s in it. How to Commit Marriage stars Bob Hope as Frank Benson, Jackie Gleason as Oliver Poe, Jane Wyman as Elaine Benson and Tim Matheson as David Poe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, How to Commit Marriage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Commit Marriage page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Commit Marriage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Commit Marriage (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Commit Marriage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How to Commit Marriage worth watching?
- How to Commit Marriage holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Commit Marriage?
- How to Commit Marriage stars Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Jane Wyman, Tim Matheson and Leslie Nielsen.
- When was How to Commit Marriage released?
- How to Commit Marriage was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.