Too Late for Tears (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, Too Late for Tears is a crime and mystery film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. One night on a lonely highway, a speeding car tosses a satchel of money, meant for somebody else, into Jane and Alan Palmer's back seat. Alan wants to turn it over to the police, but Jane persuades him to hang onto it 'for a while'. Soon, the Palmers are traced by one Danny Fuller, a sleazy character who claims the money is his.
Who’s in it. Too Late for Tears stars Lizabeth Scott as Jane Palmer, Don DeFore as Don Blake, Dan Duryea as Danny Fuller and Arthur Kennedy as Alan Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Too Late for Tears has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Late for Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Late for Tears tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Late for Tears (1949)?
- In US, Too Late for Tears is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Too Late for Tears worth watching?
- Too Late for Tears holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Too Late for Tears?
- Too Late for Tears stars Lizabeth Scott, Don DeFore, Dan Duryea, Arthur Kennedy and Kristine Miller.
- When was Too Late for Tears released?
- Too Late for Tears was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.