That Certain Woman (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1937, That Certain Woman is a drama and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 93 minutes. “Love Broke Her Heart !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A gangster's widow fights for love despite society's disapproval.

Who’s in it. That Certain Woman stars Bette Davis as Mary Donnell/Mme Al Haines, Henry Fonda as Jack V. Merrick, Jr., Anita Louise as Florence 'Flip' Carson Merrick and Ian Hunter as Lloyd Rogers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, That Certain Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 That Certain Woman page.

If you liked it. Fans of That Certain Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch That Certain Woman (1937)?
In US, That Certain Woman is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 That Certain Woman worth watching?
That Certain Woman holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in That Certain Woman?
That Certain Woman stars Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, Anita Louise, Ian Hunter and Donald Crisp.
When was That Certain Woman released?
That Certain Woman was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.