Repeat Performance (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, Repeat Performance is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 91 minutes. “Time stopped in its tracks... when she pulled the trigger!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Broadway star, Sheila Page, shoots Barney, her murderous husband on New Year's Eve. She flees her apartment and goes to her producer, John Friday. When she arrives, it is New Year's day, a year earlier. She has been given the chance to live life over and correct the errors of the past only to find that the end will be the same although the path will be different.
Who’s in it. Repeat Performance stars Louis Hayward as Barney Page, Joan Leslie as Sheila Page, Virginia Field as Paula Costello and Tom Conway as John Friday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Repeat Performance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Repeat Performance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Repeat Performance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Repeat Performance (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Repeat Performance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Repeat Performance worth watching?
- Repeat Performance holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Repeat Performance?
- Repeat Performance stars Louis Hayward, Joan Leslie, Virginia Field, Tom Conway and Richard Basehart.
- When was Repeat Performance released?
- Repeat Performance was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.