Private Lives (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1931, Private Lives is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sidney Franklin, running about 84 minutes. “They knew what they wanted...only they didn't know what to do about it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Amanda and Elyot are one another's former spouse. Elyot is remarried to Sibyl and Amanda married Victor. Unexpectedly, both honeymooning couples arrive at a hotel on the same day and are put in rooms with adjoining terraces. Things go well until Amanda sees Elyot on the adjacent terrace.
Who’s in it. Private Lives stars Norma Shearer as Amanda Prynne, Robert Montgomery as Elyot Chase, Reginald Denny as Victor Prynne and Una Merkel as Sibyl Chase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Private Lives 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 Private Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Lives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Lives (1931)?
- In US, Private Lives 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 Private Lives worth watching?
- Private Lives holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Lives?
- Private Lives stars Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny, Una Merkel and Jean Hersholt.
- When was Private Lives released?
- Private Lives was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.