This Thing Called Love (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 1940, This Thing Called Love is a comedy and romance film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Two professional people marry, but the wife insists that they be celibate for the first three months to make sure they are truly compatible.
Who’s in it. This Thing Called Love stars Rosalind Russell as Ann Winters, Melvyn Douglas as Tice Collins, Binnie Barnes as Charlotte Campbell and Allyn Joslyn as Harry Bertrand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, This Thing Called Love sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Thing Called Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Thing Called Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Thing Called Love (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Thing Called Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Thing Called Love worth watching?
- This Thing Called Love holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Thing Called Love?
- This Thing Called Love stars Rosalind Russell, Melvyn Douglas, Binnie Barnes, Allyn Joslyn and Gloria Dickson.
- When was This Thing Called Love released?
- This Thing Called Love was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.