It Happened Tomorrow
1944, English. Directed by René Clair.
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A young turn-of-the-century newspaper man finds he can get hold of the next day's paper. This brings more problems than fortune, especially as his new girlfriend is part of a phony clairvoyant act.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- René ClairDirector
- Dick PowellLawrence 'Larry' Stevens
- Linda DarnellSylvia Smith-Stevens
- Jack OakieUncle Oscar Smith
- Edgar KennedyInsp. Mulrooney
- John PhilliberPop Benson
- Edward BrophyJake Shomberg
- George ClevelandMr. Gordon
- Sig RumanMr. Beckstein
- Paul GuilfoyleShep
- George ChandlerBob
- Eddie AcuffJim
- Robert DudleyJustice of the Peace (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dudley Nichols, René Clair, Hugh Wedlock Jr.
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It Happened Tomorrow: quick answers
Is It Happened Tomorrow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Happened Tomorrow?
It Happened Tomorrow runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does It Happened Tomorrow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Happened Tomorrow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Happened Tomorrow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for It Happened Tomorrow yet.
Which OTT platform is It Happened Tomorrow on?
It Happened Tomorrow is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Happened Tomorrow?
If you liked It Happened Tomorrow, try Two of a Kind, Date with an Angel, Groundhog Day.
Who directed It Happened Tomorrow?
It Happened Tomorrow (1944) was directed by René Clair and stars Dick Powell, Linda Darnell, Jack Oakie.