Why Not! (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, Why Not! is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Coline Serreau, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A threesome becomes a foursome in this sensitive drama. The tale begins with the relationship between a recently divorced man and woman (from different marriages) and the bisexual they get involved with. At first all three are happy in their new arrangement, but then the divorced fellow suddenly leaves and those remaining in the relationship become quite tense. Fortunately the fellow returns with another, more conventional fellow. Eventually the three persuade him to join them.
Who’s in it. Why Not! stars Sami Frey as Fernand Bulard, Christine Murillo as Alexa, dite Alex, Mario Gonzales as Louis and Nicole Jamet as Sylvie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Why Not! 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 Why Not! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Not! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Not! (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Not! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why Not! worth watching?
- Why Not! holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Why Not!?
- Why Not! stars Sami Frey, Christine Murillo, Mario Gonzales, Nicole Jamet and Michel Aumont.
- When was Why Not! released?
- Why Not! was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.