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That Can Happen to Anyone

1952Movie

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Hugo Brinkmeyer, a tax consultant, takes his wife Gerda out to the cabaret one evening. There he encounters a potential client, the wealthy businessman Schwidders. A series of mix-ups lead to Hugo being suspected of both incompetence at his job and being unfaithful to his wife.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Paul Verhoeven
Written by
Hans Schweikart, Edgar Kahn

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Facts

May 29, 1952 · Comedy · German

Released
May 29, 1952
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream That Can Happen to Anyone?"

Questions about That Can Happen to Anyone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream That Can Happen to Anyone?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is That Can Happen to Anyone worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.3).

Is That Can Happen to Anyone okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will That Can Happen to Anyone make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch That Can Happen to Anyone?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is That Can Happen to Anyone in English?

German

No, it was made in German.