Old Acquaintance (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1943, Old Acquaintance is a drama and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 110 minutes. “"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Who’s in it. Old Acquaintance stars Bette Davis as Kit Marlowe, Miriam Hopkins as Millie Drake, Gig Young as Rudd Kendall and John Loder as Preston Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Old Acquaintance has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Old Acquaintance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Acquaintance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Acquaintance (1943)?
- In US, Old Acquaintance is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Old Acquaintance worth watching?
- Old Acquaintance 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 Old Acquaintance?
- Old Acquaintance stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young, John Loder and Dolores Moran.
- When was Old Acquaintance released?
- Old Acquaintance was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.