The Crystal Ball (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, The Crystal Ball is a comedy and romance film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 81 minutes. “"I've Got a Message for You...YES YOU!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman pretends to be a fortune teller in order to find romance.
Who’s in it. The Crystal Ball stars Paulette Goddard as Toni Gerard, Ray Milland as Brad Cavanaugh, Gladys George as Madame Zenobia and Cecil Kellaway as Pop Tibbets, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Crystal Ball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crystal Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crystal Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crystal Ball (1943)?
- In US, The Crystal Ball is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crystal Ball worth watching?
- The Crystal Ball holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Crystal Ball?
- The Crystal Ball stars Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Gladys George, Cecil Kellaway and Virginia Field.
- When was The Crystal Ball released?
- The Crystal Ball was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.