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It Happened to Jane

1959Movie1 h 37 minNR

ComedyRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–50%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff inattention ruins her shipment, so with her lawyer George, Jane sues Harry Foster Malone, director of the line and the "meanest man in the world".

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

22 of 22

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Directed by
Richard Quine
Written by
Max Wilk, Norman Katkov
Produced by
Richard Quine, Martin Melcher
Music by
George Duning

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Facts

May 24, 1959 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
May 24, 1959
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream It Happened to Jane?"

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Where can I stream It Happened to Jane?

fuboTVTubi TV

In the United States, It Happened to Jane streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is It Happened to Jane worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6).

Is It Happened to Jane okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will It Happened to Jane make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is It Happened to Jane good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.