This Time for Keeps (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1947, This Time for Keeps is a romance and music film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 105 minutes. “A Show to Dream About!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-GI falls for a bathing beauty.
Who’s in it. This Time for Keeps stars Esther Williams as Nora Cambaretti, Jimmy Durante as Ferdi Farro, Lauritz Melchior as Richard Herald and Johnny Johnston as Dick Johnson (as Johnnie Johnston), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, This Time for Keeps sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Time for Keeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Time for Keeps tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Time for Keeps (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Time for Keeps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Time for Keeps worth watching?
- This Time for Keeps holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Time for Keeps?
- This Time for Keeps stars Esther Williams, Jimmy Durante, Lauritz Melchior, Johnny Johnston and May Whitty.
- When was This Time for Keeps released?
- This Time for Keeps was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.