Unfinished Business (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1941, Unfinished Business is a comedy and romance film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 96 minutes. “How Can There Be a New Love...When the Old Love is Unfinished?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Starting with a cruel joke – a couple of callow men make a bet that one of them can seduce the woman sharing their train compartment – the film charts the relationship that develops between a small-town girl in the big city, and the brother of the man who has heartlessly seduced and abandoned her.
Who’s in it. Unfinished Business stars Irene Dunne as Nancy Andrews, Robert Montgomery as Tommy Duncan, Preston Foster as Steve Duncan and Eugene Pallette as Elmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Unfinished Business has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unfinished Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unfinished Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unfinished Business (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unfinished Business change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unfinished Business worth watching?
- Unfinished Business holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unfinished Business?
- Unfinished Business stars Irene Dunne, Robert Montgomery, Preston Foster, Eugene Pallette and Esther Dale.
- When was Unfinished Business released?
- Unfinished Business was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.