The Lady Eve (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1941, The Lady Eve is a comedy and romance film directed by Preston Sturges, running about 97 minutes. “When you deal a fast shuffle ... Love is in the cards.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
Who’s in it. The Lady Eve stars Barbara Stanwyck as Jean Harrington, Henry Fonda as Charles Pike, Charles Coburn as 'Colonel' Harrington and Eugene Pallette as Horace Pike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Lady Eve has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Lady Eve page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Eve tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady Eve (1941)?
- In US, The Lady Eve is available to 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 The Lady Eve worth watching?
- The Lady Eve holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lady Eve?
- The Lady Eve stars Barbara Stanwyck, Henry Fonda, Charles Coburn, Eugene Pallette and William Demarest.
- When was The Lady Eve released?
- The Lady Eve was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.