Loser Takes All (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, Loser Takes All is a comedy film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 88 minutes. “The Warmest, Wonderful-est, WINNING-est romance-of-the-year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bertrand, an accountant employed by a large London firm, is called to the office of the Managing Director, Dreuther, to explain a mistake in the accounts. Dreuther is highly impressed by the young accountant's skilful explanation of the error and, hearing that Bertrand is soon to marry his spirited young fiancée, tells him to spend the honeymoon not in Bournemouth, but Monte Carlo at the company s expense! However, events in the fabulous Mediterranean paradise do not work out quite as Bertrand had envisaged...
Who’s in it. Loser Takes All stars Glynis Johns as Cary, Rossano Brazzi as Bertrand, Robert Morley as Dreuther and Tony Britton as Philip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Loser Takes All has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loser Takes All page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loser Takes All tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loser Takes All (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Loser Takes All change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Loser Takes All worth watching?
- Loser Takes All holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loser Takes All?
- Loser Takes All stars Glynis Johns, Rossano Brazzi, Robert Morley, Tony Britton and Felix Aylmer.
- When was Loser Takes All released?
- Loser Takes All was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.