The Impatient Years (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1944, The Impatient Years is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 91 minutes. “They found the answer to WAR-TIME MARRIAGES in the middle of a KISS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Standing before a divorce court judge are Sergeant Andy Anderson and Janie Anderson asking him to dissolve their marriage. Janie's father, William Smith, objects and the judge allows him to give his version of their story. They had met in San Francisco fifteen months earlier and, after knowing each other only three days, had gotten married. Andy was sent overseas the day after the wedding and when he returns and despite the fact that Janie had borne him a son, they find they are almost strangers. Mr. Smith suggests, and the judge orders, that if they retrace their actions over the four days they knew each other they would regain their love.
Who’s in it. The Impatient Years stars Jean Arthur as Janie Anderson, Lee Bowman as Andy Anderson, Charles Coburn as William Smith and Edgar Buchanan as Judge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Impatient Years 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 The Impatient Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Impatient Years tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Impatient Years (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Impatient Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Impatient Years worth watching?
- The Impatient Years holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Impatient Years?
- The Impatient Years stars Jean Arthur, Lee Bowman, Charles Coburn, Edgar Buchanan and Charley Grapewin.
- When was The Impatient Years released?
- The Impatient Years was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.