But the Flesh Is Weak (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1932, But the Flesh Is Weak is a comedy film directed by Jack Conway, running about 77 minutes. “It's amazing what you can get away with if you have technique!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poor-but-charming father and son try to enter high society by marrying rich English widows.
Who’s in it. But the Flesh Is Weak stars Robert Montgomery as Max Clement, Nora Gregor as Mrs. Rosine Brown, Heather Thatcher as Lady Joan Culver and Edward Everett Horton as Sir George Kelvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, But the Flesh Is Weak 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 But the Flesh Is Weak page.
If you liked it. Fans of But the Flesh Is Weak tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch But the Flesh Is Weak (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for But the Flesh Is Weak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is But the Flesh Is Weak worth watching?
- But the Flesh Is Weak 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 But the Flesh Is Weak?
- But the Flesh Is Weak stars Robert Montgomery, Nora Gregor, Heather Thatcher, Edward Everett Horton and C. Aubrey Smith.
- When was But the Flesh Is Weak released?
- But the Flesh Is Weak was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.