A Likely Story (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4.2

Released in 1947, A Likely Story is a comedy film directed by H. C. Potter, running about 80 minutes. “Lady, your intentions are showing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A shell-shocked young GI mistakenly believes he is dying, and a young artist takes it upon herself to prove to him that he's not.
Who’s in it. A Likely Story stars Bill Williams as Bill, Barbara Hale as Vicki, Lanny Rees as Jamie and Sam Levene as Louie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, A Likely Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Likely Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Likely Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Likely Story (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Likely Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Likely Story worth watching?
- A Likely Story holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Likely Story?
- A Likely Story stars Bill Williams, Barbara Hale, Lanny Rees, Sam Levene and Dan Tobin.
- When was A Likely Story released?
- A Likely Story was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.
