That Certain Thing (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1928, That Certain Thing is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Capra, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Gold-digger Molly marries the heir to a fortune, but things go badly when he is disinherited and starts working as a ditch digger.
Who’s in it. That Certain Thing stars Viola Dana as Molly Kelly, Ralph Graves as Andy B. Charles, Jr., Burr McIntosh as A.B. Charles, Sr. and Aggie Herring as Maggie Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, That Certain Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Cineverse Amazon Channel and 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 That Certain Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Certain Thing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Certain Thing (1928)?
- In US, That Certain Thing is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and 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 That Certain Thing worth watching?
- That Certain Thing holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Certain Thing?
- That Certain Thing stars Viola Dana, Ralph Graves, Burr McIntosh, Aggie Herring and Carl Gerard.
- When was That Certain Thing released?
- That Certain Thing was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.