Having Wonderful Time (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1938, Having Wonderful Time is a comedy and romance film directed by Alfred Santell, running about 70 minutes. “The play that captured Broadway is on the screen at last!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teddy Shaw, a bored New York office girl, goes to a camp in the Catskill Mountains for rest and finds Chick Kirkland.
Who’s in it. Having Wonderful Time stars Ginger Rogers as Teddy Shaw, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Chick Kirkland, Peggy Conklin as Fay Coleman and Lucille Ball as Miriam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Having Wonderful Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Having Wonderful Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Having Wonderful Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Having Wonderful Time (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Having Wonderful Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Having Wonderful Time worth watching?
- Having Wonderful Time holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Having Wonderful Time?
- Having Wonderful Time stars Ginger Rogers, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Peggy Conklin, Lucille Ball and Lee Bowman.
- When was Having Wonderful Time released?
- Having Wonderful Time was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.