Let's Live a Little (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1948, Let's Live a Little is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 85 minutes. “THE LOVE AFFAIR OF A LAUGH-TIME!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A harried, overworked advertising executive is being pursued romantically by one of his clients, a successful perfume magnate ... and his former fiancée. The latest client of the agency is a psychiatrist and author of a new book. When the executive goes over to discuss the ad campaign, the psychiatrist turns out to be a woman. But what does he really need? Romance? Or analysis?

Who’s in it. Let's Live a Little stars Hedy Lamarr as Dr. J.O. "Jo" Loring, Robert Cummings as Duke Crawford, Anna Sten as Michele Bennett and Robert Shayne as Dr. Richard Field, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Let's Live a Little has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let's Live a Little page.

If you liked it. Fans of Let's Live a Little tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Let's Live a Little (1948)?
In US, Let's Live a Little is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Let's Live a Little worth watching?
Let's Live a Little holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Let's Live a Little?
Let's Live a Little stars Hedy Lamarr, Robert Cummings, Anna Sten, Robert Shayne and Mary Treen.
When was Let's Live a Little released?
Let's Live a Little was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.