To Be or Not to Be
1942, English. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
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During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.8/10 from 885 TMDB viewer ratings.
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To Be or Not to Be is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ernst LubitschDirector
- Carole LombardMaria Tura
- Jack BennyJoseph Tura
- Robert StackLieut. Stanislav Sobinski
- Felix BressartGreenberg
- Lionel AtwillRawitch
- Stanley RidgesProfessor Alexander Siletsky
- Sig RumanCol. Ehrhardt
- Tom DuganBronski
- Charles HaltonProducer Dobosh
- George LynnActor-Adjutant
- Henry VictorCapt. Schultz
- Maude EburneAnna
Details
- Released
- 6 March 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melchior Lengyel, Edwin Justus Mayer
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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To Be or Not to Be: quick answers
Is To Be or Not to Be worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 885 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does To Be or Not to Be have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for To Be or Not to Be. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
To Be or Not to Be parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
To Be or Not to Be is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is To Be or Not to Be on?
To Be or Not to Be is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like To Be or Not to Be?
If you liked To Be or Not to Be, try To Be or Not to Be, Operation Petticoat, Oh! What a Lovely War.
Who directed To Be or Not to Be?
To Be or Not to Be (1942) was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and stars Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, Robert Stack.