It Happened Tomorrow (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1944, It Happened Tomorrow is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by René Clair, running about 85 minutes. “Funniest thing on the screen today” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young turn-of-the-century newspaper man finds he can get hold of the next day's paper. This brings more problems than fortune, especially as his new girlfriend is part of a phony clairvoyant act.
Who’s in it. It Happened Tomorrow stars Dick Powell as Lawrence " Larry " Stevens, Linda Darnell as Sylvia Smith-Stevens, Jack Oakie as Uncle Oscar Smith and Edgar Kennedy as Insp. Mulrooney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, It Happened Tomorrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and 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 It Happened Tomorrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened Tomorrow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened Tomorrow (1944)?
- In US, It Happened Tomorrow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 It Happened Tomorrow worth watching?
- It Happened Tomorrow holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happened Tomorrow?
- It Happened Tomorrow stars Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie, Edgar Kennedy and John Philliber.
- When was It Happened Tomorrow released?
- It Happened Tomorrow was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.