The Law and the Lady (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1951, The Law and the Lady is a comedy film directed by Edwin H. Knopf, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A former housemaid now works as a confidence trickster, but her plans for a big job in California go awry.
Who’s in it. The Law and the Lady stars Greer Garson as Jane Hoskins, Michael Wilding as Nigel Duxbury, Fernando Lamas as Juan Dinas and Marjorie Main as Julia Wortin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Law and the Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Law and the Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Law and the Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Law and the Lady (1951)?
- In US, The Law and the Lady is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Law and the Lady worth watching?
- The Law and the Lady holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Law and the Lady?
- The Law and the Lady stars Greer Garson, Michael Wilding, Fernando Lamas, Marjorie Main and Hayden Rorke.
- When was The Law and the Lady released?
- The Law and the Lady was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.