For Better, for Worse (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1954, For Better, for Worse is a comedy and romance film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In postwar London a young graduate and his girlfriend decide to marry. Her well-to-do parents are not convinced, but they agree once he has got a £5.10.0 job and a 30/- a week single-room flat. The newly-weds find money fearfully tight, the flat cramped, the neighbours a trial, and her parents always hovering. Can faith conquer all? Is there some way of getting rid of tea-leaves except down the sink?
Who’s in it. For Better, for Worse stars Dirk Bogarde as Tony Howard, Susan Stephen as Anne Purves, Cecil Parker as Anne's Father and Eileen Herlie as Anne's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, For Better, for Worse 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 For Better, for Worse page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Better, for Worse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Better, for Worse (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Better, for Worse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Better, for Worse worth watching?
- For Better, for Worse holds an audience score of 5.6 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 For Better, for Worse?
- For Better, for Worse stars Dirk Bogarde, Susan Stephen, Cecil Parker, Eileen Herlie and Athene Seyler.
- When was For Better, for Worse released?
- For Better, for Worse was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.