Business Is Business (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1942, Business Is Business is a drama film directed by Jean Dréville, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Isidore Lechat is a ruthless self-made man whose money allows him to humiliate the others, particularly a ruined noble: he wants his daughter to marry this marquis's son but the girl is in love with a young scientist.
Who’s in it. Business Is Business stars Charles Vanel as Isidore Lechat, Robert Le Vigan as Phinck, Renée Devillers as Germaine Lechat and Aimé Clariond as Le marquis de Porcellet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Business Is Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Business Is Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Business Is Business tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Business Is Business (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Business Is Business change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Business Is Business worth watching?
- Business Is Business holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Business Is Business?
- Business Is Business stars Charles Vanel, Robert Le Vigan, Renée Devillers, Aimé Clariond and Jacques Baumer.
- When was Business Is Business released?
- Business Is Business was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.