Lightning Strikes Twice (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1951, Lightning Strikes Twice is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by King Vidor, running about 91 minutes. “Would You Have the Nerve to Do What She Did on Her Wedding Day?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sent to a dude ranch in the west to recover her health, a New York actress falls in love with a ranch owner recently acquitted of the murder of his wife.
Who’s in it. Lightning Strikes Twice stars Ruth Roman as Shelley Carnes, Richard Todd as Richard Trevelyan, Mercedes McCambridge as Liza McStringer and Zachary Scott as Harvey Fortescue Turner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Lightning Strikes Twice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TCM and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lightning Strikes Twice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lightning Strikes Twice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lightning Strikes Twice (1951)?
- In US, Lightning Strikes Twice is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lightning Strikes Twice worth watching?
- Lightning Strikes Twice holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lightning Strikes Twice?
- Lightning Strikes Twice stars Ruth Roman, Richard Todd, Mercedes McCambridge, Zachary Scott and Frank Conroy.
- When was Lightning Strikes Twice released?
- Lightning Strikes Twice was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.