You Can't Have Everything (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1937, You Can't Have Everything is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 100 minutes. “IT REACHES NEW HI-DE-HEIGHTS OF HILARITY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Starving playwright Judith Wells meets playboy writer of musicals, George Macrae, over a plate of stolen spaghetti. He persuades producer Sam Gordon to buy her ridiculous play "North Winds" just to improve his romantic chances, and even persuades her to sing in the sort of show she pretends to despise. But just when their romance is going well, Gordon's former flame Lulu reveals the ace up her sleeve...
Who’s in it. You Can't Have Everything stars Alice Faye as Judith Poe Wells, Al Ritz as Al Ritz, Harry Ritz as Harry Ritz and Don Ameche as George Macrae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, You Can't Have Everything 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 You Can't Have Everything page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Can't Have Everything tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Can't Have Everything (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Can't Have Everything change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is You Can't Have Everything worth watching?
- You Can't Have Everything holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Can't Have Everything?
- You Can't Have Everything stars Alice Faye, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Don Ameche and Jimmy Ritz.
- When was You Can't Have Everything released?
- You Can't Have Everything was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.