Two Smart People (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1946, Two Smart People is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 93 minutes. “Gun-play and heart-beats in a thrill-a-second love story !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Con woman Ricki Woodner and detective Bob Simms follow a prison-bound swindler Ace Connors on his five-day gourmet binge.
Who’s in it. Two Smart People stars Lucille Ball as Ricki Woodner, John Hodiak as Ace Connors, Lloyd Nolan as Bob Simms and Hugo Haas as Mr. Rodriguez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Two Smart People 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 Two Smart People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Smart People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Smart People (1946)?
- In US, Two Smart People 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 Two Smart People worth watching?
- Two Smart People holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Smart People?
- Two Smart People stars Lucille Ball, John Hodiak, Lloyd Nolan, Hugo Haas and Lenore Ulric.
- When was Two Smart People released?
- Two Smart People was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.