Wide Open (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, Wide Open is a comedy film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 69 minutes. “A Gale of Laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An eccentric, fluttery bachelor is dismayed to discover an undressed woman in his apartment.
Who’s in it. Wide Open stars Edward Everett Horton as Simon Haldane, Patsy Ruth Miller as Julia Faulkner, Louise Fazenda as Agatha Hathaway and Vera Lewis as Mrs. Hathaway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wide Open has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wide Open page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wide Open tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wide Open (1930)?
- In US, Wide Open is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wide Open worth watching?
- Wide Open holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wide Open?
- Wide Open stars Edward Everett Horton, Patsy Ruth Miller, Louise Fazenda, Vera Lewis and T. Roy Barnes.
- When was Wide Open released?
- Wide Open was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.