Something to Live For (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1952, Something to Live For is a drama film directed by George Stevens, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Aging advertising executive Alan Miller is a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called by the elevator operator of a residential hotel to come and intervene in the case of one of the guests, struggling Broadway actress Jenny Carey. The two find they have even more in common than their taste for drink. But Jenny wants to put an end to their romance because Alan is a married man, who moreover is the father of two children. How will Jenny and Alan resolve their feelings without destroying Alan's marriage?
Who’s in it. Something to Live For stars Joan Fontaine as Jenny Carey, Ray Milland as Alan Miller, Teresa Wright as Edna Miller and Richard Derr as Tony Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Something to Live For 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 Something to Live For page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something to Live For tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something to Live For (1952)?
- In US, Something to Live For 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 Something to Live For worth watching?
- Something to Live For holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something to Live For?
- Something to Live For stars Joan Fontaine, Ray Milland, Teresa Wright, Richard Derr and Douglas Dick.