Turnabout (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Turnabout is a comedy film directed by Hal Roach, running about 83 minutes. “A model man was he... until the stork made a mistake!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bickering husband and wife Tim and Sally Willows mutter a few angry words to a statue of Buddha and wind up living each other's life.
Who’s in it. Turnabout stars Adolphe Menjou as Phil Manning, Carole Landis as Sally Willows, John Hubbard as Tim Willows and William Gargan as Joel Clare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Turnabout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turnabout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turnabout tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turnabout (1940)?
- In US, Turnabout is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Turnabout worth watching?
- Turnabout holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turnabout?
- Turnabout stars Adolphe Menjou, Carole Landis, John Hubbard, William Gargan and Verree Teasdale.
- When was Turnabout released?
- Turnabout was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.