Two Weeks to Live (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1943, Two Weeks to Live is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 76 minutes. “The "Back-Home" Boys Turn Big-City Jinx-Busters!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Abner is mistakenly diagnosed as having only two weeks to live, his partner gets the idea that they can make a ton of money by having Abner perform all kinds of dangerous stunts.
Who’s in it. Two Weeks to Live stars Chester Lauck as Lum Edwards, Norris Goff as Abner Peabody, Franklin Pangborn as Mr. Pinkney and Kay Linaker as Mrs. Madge Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Two Weeks to Live has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Weeks to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Weeks to Live tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Weeks to Live (1943)?
- In US, Two Weeks to Live is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Two Weeks to Live worth watching?
- Two Weeks to Live holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Weeks to Live?
- Two Weeks to Live stars Chester Lauck, Norris Goff, Franklin Pangborn, Kay Linaker and Irving Bacon.
- When was Two Weeks to Live released?
- Two Weeks to Live was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.
