Something to Live For
1952, English. Directed by George Stevens.
Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George StevensDirector
- Ray MillandAlan Miller
- Joan FontaineJenny Carey
- Teresa WrightEdna Miller
- Herbert HeyesCrawley
- Douglas DickBaker
- Richard DerrTony Collins
- Harry BellaverBilly
- Paul ValentineAlbert Forest
- Ed AgrestiStage Manager (uncredited)
- Alex AkimoffWaiter (uncredited)
- Eric AldenPharaoh (uncredited)
- Erville AldersonCritic (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dwight Taylor
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Something to Live For runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Something to Live For is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Something to Live For on?
Something to Live For isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Something to Live For?
If you liked Something to Live For, try Come Back, Little Sheba, The Lost Weekend, Same Kind of Different as Me.
Who directed Something to Live For?
Something to Live For (1952) was directed by George Stevens and stars Ray Milland, Joan Fontaine, Teresa Wright.