The Bet (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2020, The Bet is a comedy film directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin. “Sometimes love hurts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman makes a bet with her husband that she can get the next man she sees to propose to her.
Who’s in it. The Bet stars Natasha Little as Isabel, Douglas Hodge as Albert, Colin Salmon as Cal and Linda Kash as Jennifer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Bet has proved divisive with 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 The Bet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bet (2020)?
- In US, The Bet 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 The Bet worth watching?
- The Bet holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bet?
- The Bet stars Natasha Little, Douglas Hodge, Colin Salmon, Linda Kash and Joseph Kell.
- When was The Bet released?
- The Bet was released in 2020.