For Pete's Sake (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1974, For Pete's Sake is a comedy film directed by Peter Yates, running about 90 minutes. “Zany Barbra!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry is a woman who would do anything for her husband Pete, including borrow money so he has a chance of making his dreams come true. But now there's the loan sharks to deal with...
Who’s in it. For Pete's Sake stars Barbra Streisand as Henrietta 'Henry' Robbins, Michael Sarrazin as Pete Robbins, Estelle Parsons as Helen Robbins and Molly Picon as Mrs. Cherry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, For Pete's Sake 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 For Pete's Sake page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Pete's Sake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Pete's Sake (1974)?
- In US, For Pete's Sake 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 For Pete's Sake worth watching?
- For Pete's Sake holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Pete's Sake?
- For Pete's Sake stars Barbra Streisand, Michael Sarrazin, Estelle Parsons, Molly Picon and William Redfield.
- When was For Pete's Sake released?
- For Pete's Sake was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.