The Man from Yesterday (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1932, The Man from Yesterday is a drama, war and romance film directed by Berthold Viertel, running about 71 minutes. “A WOMAN IS A FOOL WHO RUNS AWAY FROM LOVE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman whose husband never came home from World War I finds herself in love with her doctor. She travels with him to Switzerland, and as they check into the hotel there, she is astounded to see her supposedly dead husband.
Who’s in it. The Man from Yesterday stars Claudette Colbert as Sylvia Suffolk, Clive Brook as Captain Tony Clyde, Charles Boyer as Rene Gaudin and Andy Devine as Steve Hand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Man from Yesterday has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Yesterday page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Yesterday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Yesterday (1932)?
- In US, The Man from Yesterday is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from Yesterday worth watching?
- The Man from Yesterday holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Yesterday?
- The Man from Yesterday stars Claudette Colbert, Clive Brook, Charles Boyer, Andy Devine and Alan Mowbray.
- When was The Man from Yesterday released?
- The Man from Yesterday was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.