But Not for Me (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, But Not for Me is a comedy and romance film directed by Walter Lang, running about 111 minutes. “It's a scream!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Out of hit ideas and seemingly in the twilight of his career, Broadway producer Russ Ward decides to give up the game. But when Russ lays off his nubile secretary, Ellie Brown, she shocks him with a declaration of love. Inspired, Ward commands playwright MacDonald to rewrite his latest show as a May-December romance starring Brown herself. Ward struggles to make a comeback as his ex-wife, Kathryn, plots to end his new relationship.
Who’s in it. But Not for Me stars Clark Gable as Russell 'Russ' Ward, Carroll Baker as Ellie Brown / Borden, Lilli Palmer as Kathryn Ward and Lee J. Cobb as Jeremiah MacDonald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, But Not for Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch But Not for Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of But Not for Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch But Not for Me (1959)?
- In US, But Not for Me is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is But Not for Me worth watching?
- But Not for Me holds an audience score of 6.0 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 But Not for Me?
- But Not for Me stars Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer, Lee J. Cobb and Barry Coe.
- When was But Not for Me released?
- But Not for Me was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.