Tea for Two (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1950, Tea for Two is a comedy, romance and music film directed by David Butler, running about 98 minutes. “A story that's a joy to be told! They hitch their lovin' to a song and take everyone along for the ride!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this reworking of "No, No, Nanette," wealthy heiress Nanette Carter bets her uncle $25,000 that she can say "no" to everything for 48 hours. If she wins, she can invest the money in a Broadway show featuring songs written by her beau, and of course, in which she will star. Trouble is, she doesn't realize her uncle's been wiped out by the Stock Market crash.
Who’s in it. Tea for Two stars Doris Day as Nanette Carter, Gordon MacRae as Jimmy Smith, Gene Nelson as Tommy Trainor and Eve Arden as Pauline Hastings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tea for Two has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Tea for Two page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tea for Two tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tea for Two (1950)?
- In US, Tea for Two 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 Tea for Two worth watching?
- Tea for Two holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tea for Two?
- Tea for Two stars Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson, Eve Arden and Billy De Wolfe.
- When was Tea for Two released?
- Tea for Two was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.