In Name Only (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, In Name Only is a drama and romance film directed by John Cromwell, running about 94 minutes. “A woman trying to live her own life-A man who wouldn't let her-A wife living without love, fighting them both with the bitter weapons of a desperate heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy man falls for a widow but is locked into a loveless marriage with a woman who has contrived to convince his parents she is the ideal wife.
Who’s in it. In Name Only stars Carole Lombard as Julie Eden, Cary Grant as Alec Walker, Kay Francis as Maida Walker and Charles Coburn as Richard Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, In Name Only 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 In Name Only page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Name Only tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Name Only (1939)?
- In US, In Name Only 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 In Name Only worth watching?
- In Name Only holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In Name Only?
- In Name Only stars Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, Kay Francis, Charles Coburn and Helen Vinson.
- When was In Name Only released?
- In Name Only was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.