It Happened to Jane (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1959, It Happened to Jane is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Quine, running about 97 minutes. “It's bigger than all of us!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world".
Who’s in it. It Happened to Jane stars Doris Day as Jane Osgood, Jack Lemmon as George Denham, Ernie Kovacs as Harry Foster Malone and Steve Forrest as Larry Hall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, It Happened to Jane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 It Happened to Jane page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened to Jane tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened to Jane (1959)?
- In US, It Happened to Jane is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 It Happened to Jane worth watching?
- It Happened to Jane holds an audience score of 6.2 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 It Happened to Jane?
- It Happened to Jane stars Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Steve Forrest and Teddy Rooney.
- When was It Happened to Jane released?
- It Happened to Jane was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.