When Tomorrow Comes (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1939, When Tomorrow Comes is a drama and romance film directed by John M. Stahl, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Romance and heartbreak walk hand-in-hand when Philip Chagal accidentally meets Helen Lawrence in a restaurant where she is a waitress. Unhappily married to a woman who suffers from mental illness, he is attracted to her and they make a date to go sailing, arriving at Philip's country home just as a storm is breaking. Helen learns who he is for the first time, a celebrated-and-famous concert pianist and, falling in love with him, decides to leave before matters go further. A hurricane hits and their car is crippled by a falling tree. Rising water forces then to seek shelter in the choir loft of a church, where they spend the night.
Who’s in it. When Tomorrow Comes stars Irene Dunne as Helen, Charles Boyer as Phillipe Andre Pierre Chagal, Barbara O'Neil as Madeleine and Onslow Stevens as Holden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, When Tomorrow Comes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Tomorrow Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Tomorrow Comes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Tomorrow Comes (1939)?
- In US, When Tomorrow Comes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Tomorrow Comes worth watching?
- When Tomorrow Comes holds an audience score of 5.4 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 When Tomorrow Comes?
- When Tomorrow Comes stars Irene Dunne, Charles Boyer, Barbara O'Neil, Onslow Stevens and Nydia Westman.
- When was When Tomorrow Comes released?
- When Tomorrow Comes was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.