To Have and Have Not (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1945, To Have and Have Not is a comedy, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 100 minutes. “TALK ABOUT T.N.T! THIS is IT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Martinique charter boat skipper gets mixed up with the underground French resistance operatives during WWII.
Who’s in it. To Have and Have Not stars Humphrey Bogart as Harry Morgan, Walter Brennan as Eddie, Lauren Bacall as Marie Browning and Dolores Moran as Mme. Hellene de Bursac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, To Have and Have Not has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
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 To Have and Have Not page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Have and Have Not tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Have and Have Not (1945)?
- In US, To Have and Have Not 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 To Have and Have Not worth watching?
- To Have and Have Not holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Have and Have Not?
- To Have and Have Not stars Humphrey Bogart, Walter Brennan, Lauren Bacall, Dolores Moran and Hoagy Carmichael.