A Farewell to Arms (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1932, A Farewell to Arms is a drama, war and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 89 minutes. “Every woman who has loved will understand” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
Who’s in it. A Farewell to Arms stars Helen Hayes as Catherine Barkley, Gary Cooper as Lt. Frederic Henry, Adolphe Menjou as Major Rinaldi and Mary Philips as Helen Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Farewell to Arms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Farewell to Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Farewell to Arms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Farewell to Arms (1932)?
- In US, A Farewell to Arms is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Farewell to Arms worth watching?
- A Farewell to Arms holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Farewell to Arms?
- A Farewell to Arms stars Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Philips and Jack La Rue.
- When was A Farewell to Arms released?
- A Farewell to Arms was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.