Easy Living (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1937, Easy Living is a comedy and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 88 minutes. “It's dizzy - it's daffy, It's cockeyed - it's laughy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. J.B. Ball, a rich financier, gets fed up with his free-spending family. He takes his wife's just-bought (very expensive) sable coat and throws it out the window, it lands on poor hard-working girl Mary Smith. But it isn't so easy to just give away something so valuable, as he soon learns.
Who’s in it. Easy Living stars Jean Arthur as Mary Smith, Edward Arnold as J.B. Ball, Ray Milland as John Ball Jr. and Mary Nash as Mrs. Jenny Ball, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Easy Living has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Easy Living page.
If you liked it. Fans of Easy Living tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Easy Living (1937)?
- In US, Easy Living is available to 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 Easy Living worth watching?
- Easy Living holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Easy Living?
- Easy Living stars Jean Arthur, Edward Arnold, Ray Milland, Mary Nash and Franklin Pangborn.
- When was Easy Living released?
- Easy Living was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.