Divorce (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1945, Divorce is a drama film directed by William Nigh, running about 71 minutes. “LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT...she steals men's hearts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman who has been married and divorced five times comes back to her small hometown, where she proceeds to complicate, and potentially destroy, the marriage of her childhood boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Divorce stars Kay Francis as Diane Carter, Bruce Cabot as Bob Phillips, Helen Mack as Martha Phillips and Mary Gordon as Ellen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Divorce has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divorce page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divorce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divorce (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Divorce change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Divorce worth watching?
- Divorce holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Divorce?
- Divorce stars Kay Francis, Bruce Cabot, Helen Mack, Mary Gordon and Jerome Cowan.
- When was Divorce released?
- Divorce was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.
