Roughly Speaking (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1945, Roughly Speaking is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 117 minutes. “It's the ROUSING STORY of a Gallant Lady... who lost EVERYTHING BUT HER Laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1920s, enterprising Louise Randall is determined to succeed in a man's world. Despite numerous setbacks, she always picks herself back up and moves forward again.
Who’s in it. Roughly Speaking stars Rosalind Russell as Louise Randall Pierson, Jack Carson as Harold C. Pierson, Robert Hutton as John Crane, ages 20-28 and Jean Sullivan as Louise Jr., ages 18-26, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Roughly Speaking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roughly Speaking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roughly Speaking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roughly Speaking (1945)?
- In US, Roughly Speaking is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roughly Speaking worth watching?
- Roughly Speaking holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roughly Speaking?
- Roughly Speaking stars Rosalind Russell, Jack Carson, Robert Hutton, Jean Sullivan and Donald Woods.
- When was Roughly Speaking released?
- Roughly Speaking was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.