There's Always Vanilla (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1971, There's Always Vanilla is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George A. Romero, running about 93 minutes. “Every woman knows why the wrong man is irresistible!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man returns to his home city of Pittsburgh and moves in with an older woman who he begins to rely on for emotional and financial support.
Who’s in it. There's Always Vanilla stars Judith Ridley as Lynn Harris, Raymond Laine as Chris Bradley, Johanna Lawrence as Terri Terrific and Richard Ricci as Michael Dorian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, There's Always Vanilla has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and ARROW and 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 There's Always Vanilla page.
If you liked it. Fans of There's Always Vanilla tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch There's Always Vanilla (1971)?
- In US, There's Always Vanilla is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and ARROW, and 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 There's Always Vanilla worth watching?
- There's Always Vanilla holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in There's Always Vanilla?
- There's Always Vanilla stars Judith Ridley, Raymond Laine, Johanna Lawrence, Richard Ricci and Roger McGovern.
- When was There's Always Vanilla released?
- There's Always Vanilla was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.