It Happened to Jane
1959, English. Directed by Richard Quine.
It's bigger than all of us!
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".
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch It Happened to Jane
It Happened to Jane is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard QuineDirector
- Doris DayJane Osgood
- Jack LemmonGeorge Denham
- Ernie KovacsHarry Foster Malone
- Steve ForrestLarry Hall
- Teddy RooneyBilly Osgood
- Russ BrownUncle Otis
- Walter GreazaCrawford Sloan
- Parker FennellyHomer Bean
- Mary WickesMatilda Runyon
- Philip CoolidgeWilbur Peterson
- Max ShowalterSelwyn Harris
- John Cecil HolmAaron Caldwell
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Katkov, Max Wilk
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It Happened to Jane: quick answers
Is It Happened to Jane worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Happened to Jane?
It Happened to Jane runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does It Happened to Jane have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Happened to Jane. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Happened to Jane parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Happened to Jane is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Happened to Jane on?
It Happened to Jane is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Happened to Jane?
If you liked It Happened to Jane, try Good Advice, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure.
Who directed It Happened to Jane?
It Happened to Jane (1959) was directed by Richard Quine and stars Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs.