Arise, My Love (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, Arise, My Love is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 110 minutes. “Here's the gay, glorious story of a war correspondent and a war ace...a romance that could happen only in 1940!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1939, American Tom Martin, who fought in the Spanish Civil War, awaits execution at the hands of the Fascist victors when reporter Augusta 'Gusto' Nash, for a scoop, aids him in an audacious escape. Of course, Tom tries to romance Gusto; but though she likes him, her career comes first, and Tom himself prefers freedom-fighting to settling down. Comedy becomes drama as their mixed feelings lead them on a circuitous path through the deepening chaos and catastrophe of the early days of World War II.
Who’s in it. Arise, My Love stars Claudette Colbert as Augusta Nash, Ray Milland as Tom Martin, Dennis O'Keefe as Joe 'Shep' Shepard and Walter Abel as M. Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Arise, My Love 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 Arise, My Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arise, My Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arise, My Love (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arise, My Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arise, My Love worth watching?
- Arise, My Love holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Arise, My Love?
- Arise, My Love stars Claudette Colbert, Ray Milland, Dennis O'Keefe, Walter Abel and Dick Purcell.
- When was Arise, My Love released?
- Arise, My Love was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.