Two for the Seesaw (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1962, Two for the Seesaw is a romance film directed by Robert Wise, running about 119 minutes. “A square from Nebraska? An off-beatnik from Greenwich Village? It just didn't figure ... that they would ... that they could ... that they did!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry Ryan wanders aimlessly around New York after giving up his Nebraskan law practice. His wife asks for a divorce. He meets Gittel, a struggling dancer from Greenwich Village and they try to sort out their lives. An extended conversation piece with a static camera, but reflects the moral climate of the time.
Who’s in it. Two for the Seesaw stars Robert Mitchum as Jerry Ryan, Shirley MacLaine as Gittel 'Mosca' Moscawitz, Edmon Ryan as Frank Taubman and Elisabeth Fraser as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Two for the Seesaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two for the Seesaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two for the Seesaw tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two for the Seesaw (1962)?
- In US, Two for the Seesaw is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Two for the Seesaw worth watching?
- Two for the Seesaw holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two for the Seesaw?
- Two for the Seesaw stars Robert Mitchum, Shirley MacLaine, Edmon Ryan, Elisabeth Fraser and Eddie Firestone.
- When was Two for the Seesaw released?
- Two for the Seesaw was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.