If Tomorrow Comes (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1971, If Tomorrow Comes is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by George McCowan, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. In California, a young Caucasian girl and a Japanese-American boy defy local prejudices and secretly marry on Dec. 7, 1941, minutes before Pearl Harbor is attacked.
Who’s in it. If Tomorrow Comes stars Patty Duke as Eileen Phillips, Frank Michael Liu as David Tayanaka, Anne Baxter as Miss Cramer and James Whitmore as Frank Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, If Tomorrow Comes sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If Tomorrow Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of If Tomorrow Comes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If Tomorrow Comes (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for If Tomorrow Comes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is If Tomorrow Comes worth watching?
- If Tomorrow Comes holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in If Tomorrow Comes?
- If Tomorrow Comes stars Patty Duke, Frank Michael Liu, Anne Baxter, James Whitmore and Pat Hingle.
- When was If Tomorrow Comes released?
- If Tomorrow Comes was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.