Just This Once (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1952, Just This Once is a comedy film directed by Don Weis, running about 91 minutes. “M-G-M's screamingly funny romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An heir of a vast fortune is deeply in debt because he spends faster than his very generous trust fund allows. There is a battle of wills between his selfish spendthrift was and the money manager which is is forced/tricked into appointing.
Who’s in it. Just This Once stars Janet Leigh as Lucy Duncan, Peter Lawford as Mark MacLene IV, Lewis Stone as Judge Samuel Coulter and Marilyn Erskine as Gertrude Crome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Just This Once has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just This Once page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just This Once tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just This Once (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Just This Once change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Just This Once worth watching?
- Just This Once holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just This Once?
- Just This Once stars Janet Leigh, Peter Lawford, Lewis Stone, Marilyn Erskine and Richard Anderson.
- When was Just This Once released?
- Just This Once was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.