Margin for Error (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1943, Margin for Error is a comedy, drama, crime and war film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 74 minutes. “There's NO Rationing of Entertainment in...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When police officer Moe Finkelstein and his colleague Officer Salomon are ordered to serve as bodyguards to German consul Karl Baumer by the mayor of New York City, Finkelstein turns in his badge, convinced he has to quit the service because the man is a Nazi.
Who’s in it. Margin for Error stars Joan Bennett as Sophia Baumer, Milton Berle as Moe Finkelstein, Otto Preminger as Karl Baumer and Carl Esmond as Baron Max von Alvenstor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Margin for Error 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 Margin for Error page.
If you liked it. Fans of Margin for Error tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Margin for Error (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Margin for Error change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Margin for Error worth watching?
- Margin for Error holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Margin for Error?
- Margin for Error stars Joan Bennett, Milton Berle, Otto Preminger, Carl Esmond and Howard Freeman.
- When was Margin for Error released?
- Margin for Error was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.