Something Always Happens (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1934, Something Always Happens is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Powell, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his plan for making petrol stations more attractive to customers. When the man rejects the idea Peter joins a rival company and becomes a great success.
Who’s in it. Something Always Happens stars Ian Hunter as Peter Middleton, Nancy O'Neil as Cynthia Hatch, John Singer as Billy and Peter Gawthorne as Mr. Hatch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Something Always Happens 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 Something Always Happens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Always Happens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Always Happens (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Something Always Happens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Something Always Happens worth watching?
- Something Always Happens holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Something Always Happens?
- Something Always Happens stars Ian Hunter, Nancy O'Neil, John Singer, Peter Gawthorne and Muriel George.