It Happened One Night (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1934, It Happened One Night is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Capra, running about 105 minutes. “An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A renegade reporter and a young heiress meet on a bus heading for New York, and end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behind at one of the stops.
Who’s in it. It Happened One Night stars Clark Gable as Peter Warne, Claudette Colbert as Ellie Andrews, Walter Connolly as Alexander Andrews and Roscoe Karns as Oscar Shapeley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, It Happened One Night has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Happened One Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened One Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened One Night (1934)?
- In US, It Happened One Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Happened One Night worth watching?
- It Happened One Night holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It Happened One Night?
- It Happened One Night stars Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns and Jameson Thomas.
- When was It Happened One Night released?
- It Happened One Night was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.