I Thank a Fool (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1962, I Thank a Fool is a drama film directed by Robert Stevens, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A physician is employed by an attorney, played by Peter Finch, who formerly prosecuted her on charges of euthanasia to watch over his mentally ill wife.
Who’s in it. I Thank a Fool stars Susan Hayward as Christine Allison, Peter Finch as Stephen Dane, Diane Cilento as Liane Dane and Cyril Cusack as Captain Ferris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, I Thank a Fool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 I Thank a Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Thank a Fool tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Thank a Fool (1962)?
- In US, I Thank a Fool is available to 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 I Thank a Fool worth watching?
- I Thank a Fool holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Thank a Fool?
- I Thank a Fool stars Susan Hayward, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack and Peter Vaughan.
- When was I Thank a Fool released?
- I Thank a Fool was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.