Where can I watch Bitter Sweet (1940)?

In US, Bitter Sweet 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 Bitter Sweet worth watching?

Bitter Sweet holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Bitter Sweet?

Bitter Sweet stars Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, George Sanders, Ian Hunter and Felix Bressart.

When was Bitter Sweet released?

Bitter Sweet was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.

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Bitter Sweet (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1940, Bitter Sweet is a drama, romance and music film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 94 minutes. “A musical triumph!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In order to avoid an arranged marriage with a man she doesn't love, Sarah Millick runs off to Vienna with her music teacher, Carl Linden, whom she does love. They are married. In Vienna, they struggle to make a living by making music. Carl writes an operetta and tries to get it produced. They are helped along by Viennese Baron, but his intentions are not honorable. He kills Carl in a sword fight. A big producer does put on the operetta, with Sari in the lead -- but without her husband, it is a bittersweet victory.

Who’s in it. Bitter Sweet stars Jeanette MacDonald as Sarah Millick, Nelson Eddy as Carl Linden, George Sanders as Baron Von Tranisch and Ian Hunter as Lord Shayne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bitter Sweet 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 Bitter Sweet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bitter Sweet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bitter Sweet (1940)?: In US, Bitter Sweet 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 Bitter Sweet worth watching?: Bitter Sweet holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bitter Sweet?: Bitter Sweet stars Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, George Sanders, Ian Hunter and Felix Bressart.
When was Bitter Sweet released?: Bitter Sweet was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.