Room for Two (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1940, Room for Two is a comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Spencer is having an affair with his wife's friend Hilda. When a man approaches Hilda, proclaiming his love for Robert's wife Claire, Hilda tries to matchmake. All four end up together in Venice, the amorous Michael disguised as an Austrian lady's maid to Claire. Claire uncovers her husband's infidelities and decides to divorce him and take a chance on Michael.
Who’s in it. Room for Two stars Frances Day as Claire Spencer, Vic Oliver as Michael Brent, Hilda Bayley as Madame Mignon and Greta Gynt as Hilda Westby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Room for Two sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Room for Two page.
If you liked it. Fans of Room for Two tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Room for Two (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Room for Two change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Room for Two worth watching?
- Room for Two holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Room for Two?
- Room for Two stars Frances Day, Vic Oliver, Hilda Bayley, Greta Gynt and Basil Radford.
- When was Room for Two released?
- Room for Two was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.