Turn Back the Clock (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1933, Turn Back the Clock is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Edgar Selwyn, running about 78 minutes. “He led a double life — so he could double up on love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While recuperating in a hospital after he's hit by an automobile, a struggling shopowner dreams what his life might have been like if he'd made different choices twenty years earlier.
Who’s in it. Turn Back the Clock stars Lee Tracy as Joe Gimlet, Mae Clarke as Mary Gimlet / Mary Wright, Otto Kruger as Ted Wright and George Barbier as Pete Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Turn Back the Clock 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 Turn Back the Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turn Back the Clock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turn Back the Clock (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Turn Back the Clock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Turn Back the Clock worth watching?
- Turn Back the Clock holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turn Back the Clock?
- Turn Back the Clock stars Lee Tracy, Mae Clarke, Otto Kruger, George Barbier and Peggy Shannon.
- When was Turn Back the Clock released?
- Turn Back the Clock was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.