One Rainy Afternoon (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1936, One Rainy Afternoon is a comedy film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 80 minutes. “HE KISSED THE WRONG GIRL....AND THREW PARIS IN AN UPROAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Suave French actor Philippe Martin provokes a scandal when, in a darkened theater, he mistakes young Monique for his mistress, Yvonne, and tries to kiss her. Charged with assault, the quick-thinking Philippe claims it's French tradition to do as he did, and is let go. To his surprise, Philippe learns that Monique has paid his fine. As the tabloids exploit the situation, Monique dates Philippe, until a photo appears of him kissing Yvonne.
Who’s in it. One Rainy Afternoon stars Francis Lederer as Philippe Martin, Ida Lupino as Monique Pelerin, Hugh Herbert as Toto and Erik Rhodes as Count Alfredo Donstelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, One Rainy Afternoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Rainy Afternoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Rainy Afternoon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Rainy Afternoon (1936)?
- In US, One Rainy Afternoon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Rainy Afternoon worth watching?
- One Rainy Afternoon holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in One Rainy Afternoon?
- One Rainy Afternoon stars Francis Lederer, Ida Lupino, Hugh Herbert, Erik Rhodes and Roland Young.
- When was One Rainy Afternoon released?
- One Rainy Afternoon was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.