Goodbye, My Fancy (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1951, Goodbye, My Fancy is a comedy and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 107 minutes. “No one holds a candle to Joan -- when Joan is carrying the torch!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Agatha has fond memories of her romance with college president Dr. James Merrill, when she was a student and he was her professor, and wants to see if there is still a spark between them.
Who’s in it. Goodbye, My Fancy stars Joan Crawford as Agatha Reed, Robert Young as Doctor James Merrill, Eve Arden as Miss 'Woody' Woods and Lurene Tuttle as Ellen Griswold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Goodbye, My Fancy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV 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 Goodbye, My Fancy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye, My Fancy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye, My Fancy (1951)?
- In US, Goodbye, My Fancy is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Goodbye, My Fancy worth watching?
- Goodbye, My Fancy holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Goodbye, My Fancy?
- Goodbye, My Fancy stars Joan Crawford, Robert Young, Eve Arden, Lurene Tuttle and Frank Lovejoy.
- When was Goodbye, My Fancy released?
- Goodbye, My Fancy was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.