It Started with Eve (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1941, It Started with Eve is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Henry Koster, running about 90 minutes. “The Most Romantic Riot Since Eve Gave Adam the Applesauce!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man asks a hat check girl to pose as his fiancée in order to make his dying father's last moments happy. However, the old man's health takes a turn for the better and now his son doesn't know how to break the news that he's engaged to someone else, especially since his father is so taken with the impostor.
Who’s in it. It Started with Eve stars Deanna Durbin as Anne Terry, Charles Laughton as Jonathan Reynolds, Robert Cummings as Johnny Reynolds Jr. and Guy Kibbee as Bishop Maxwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, It Started with Eve has been warmly received by audiences.
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 It Started with Eve page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Started with Eve tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Started with Eve (1941)?
- In US, It Started with Eve 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 It Started with Eve worth watching?
- It Started with Eve holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It Started with Eve?
- It Started with Eve stars Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton, Robert Cummings, Guy Kibbee and Margaret Tallichet.
- When was It Started with Eve released?
- It Started with Eve was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.