Once Is Not Enough (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1975, Once Is Not Enough is a drama and romance film directed by Guy Green, running about 121 minutes. “The Husband for sale - bought for $3 million. The Daughter - a virgin eager to make up for lost time. The Novelist who couldn't live the fantasies he wrote about.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An over-the-hill movie producer marries a wealthy, spiteful woman and closeted lesbian just to please his spoiled daughter who then, in an attempt to spite him, seduces both a wealthy playboy and a local screenwriter.
Who’s in it. Once Is Not Enough stars Kirk Douglas as Mike Wayne, Alexis Smith as Deidre Milford Granger, David Janssen as Tom Colt and George Hamilton as David Milford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Once Is Not Enough 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 Once Is Not Enough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Is Not Enough tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Is Not Enough (1975)?
- In US, Once Is Not Enough 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 Once Is Not Enough worth watching?
- Once Is Not Enough holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Is Not Enough?
- Once Is Not Enough stars Kirk Douglas, Alexis Smith, David Janssen, George Hamilton and Melina Mercouri.