Love's a Luxury (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1952, Love's a Luxury is a comedy film directed by Francis Searle, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A theatre producer and actor try in vain to have a quiet week in a country cottage. But their efforts turn into comic disaster as a variety of wives, girlfriends and scoutmasters arrive uninvited.
Who’s in it. Love's a Luxury stars Hugh Wakefield as Charles Pentwick, Derek Bond as Robert Bentley, Michael Medwin as Dick Pentwick and Helen Shingler as Mrs. Pentwick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Love's a Luxury has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love's a Luxury page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love's a Luxury tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love's a Luxury (1952)?
- In GB, Love's a Luxury is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love's a Luxury worth watching?
- Love's a Luxury holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love's a Luxury?
- Love's a Luxury stars Hugh Wakefield, Derek Bond, Michael Medwin, Helen Shingler and Zena Marshall.
- When was Love's a Luxury released?
- Love's a Luxury was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.