Next Time I Marry (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1938, Next Time I Marry is a comedy and romance film directed by Garson Kanin, running about 65 minutes. “Running Away From Marriage... She Ran Into LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Heiress Nancy Crocker Fleming will only receive her inheritance if she marries a "plain American." Her late father was afraid a foreign gigolo would steal her heart and money. So Nancy pays Tony Anthony, working on a WPA road project, to marry, then divorce her. When Nancy inadvertently drives off with Tony's dog, Tony seemingly kidnaps her to retrieve the pooch, which leads to a cross-country race between the two to reach Reno and the divorce court since neither one wants to be the second to file papers.
Who’s in it. Next Time I Marry stars Lucille Ball as Nancy Crocker Fleming, James Ellison as Anthony J. Anthony, Lee Bowman as Count Georgi and Granville Bates as H.E. Crocker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Next Time I Marry has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Next Time I Marry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next Time I Marry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Next Time I Marry (1938)?
- In US, Next Time I Marry 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 Next Time I Marry worth watching?
- Next Time I Marry holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Next Time I Marry?
- Next Time I Marry stars Lucille Ball, James Ellison, Lee Bowman, Granville Bates and Mantan Moreland.
- When was Next Time I Marry released?
- Next Time I Marry was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
