Our Betters (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1933, Our Betters is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 83 minutes. “"Marriage Is So Dull and Middleclass!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Soon after being wed, American heiress Lady Pearl Grayston realizes her husband has married her for her money and is keeping a mistress. The two maintain a loveless marriage, a trade-off Pearl accepts in order to gain admittance to her husband's aristocratic social circle. While Pearl pursues her own affair with gigolo Pepi D'Costa, her visiting sister, Bessie, arrives and is appalled when Pearl's arrangement is revealed.
Who’s in it. Our Betters stars Constance Bennett as Lady Pearl Grayston, Violet Kemble Cooper as Duchess, Phoebe Foster as Princess and Grant Mitchell as Thornton Clay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Our Betters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Betters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Betters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Betters (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Betters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Betters worth watching?
- Our Betters holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Betters?
- Our Betters stars Constance Bennett, Violet Kemble Cooper, Phoebe Foster, Grant Mitchell and Charles Starrett.
- When was Our Betters released?
- Our Betters was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.