Movie

Old Acquaintance

“"I know what every woman expects from love ...AND WHAT SHE ACCEPTS IF SHE IS WISE!"”

★ 7.1(37)19431h 50m

Old Acquaintance is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch Old Acquaintance

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Good to know

Director: Vincent Sherman
Release date: 1943-11-27
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Old Acquaintance — trailer

About Old Acquaintance

Old Acquaintance is a 1943 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Vincent Sherman, starring Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins and Gig Young. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Old Acquaintance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.

Cast

Bette Davis

Kit Marlowe

Miriam Hopkins

Millie Drake

Gig Young

Rudd Kendall

John Loder

Preston Drake

Dolores Moran

Deirdre Drake

Phillip Reed

Lucian Grant

Roscoe Karns

Charlie Archer

Anne Revere

Belle Carter

Esther Dale

Harriet

Abigail Adams

College Girl (uncredited)

Edward Biby

Garden Room Patron (uncredited)

Gordon B. Clarke

Usher at Radio Broadcast (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

marriage proposaljealousylove trianglereunionbest friendnovelistenvyold friendsbest selling authorresentmentestrangementreturn homehysterics

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Old Acquaintance in Canada?+

In Canada, Old Acquaintance is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Old Acquaintance on Netflix?+

Old Acquaintance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Old Acquaintance?+

Old Acquaintance has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Old Acquaintance?+

Old Acquaintance stars Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Gig Young, John Loder and Dolores Moran.

When did Old Acquaintance come out?+

Old Acquaintance is a 1943 movie directed by Vincent Sherman.

What genre is Old Acquaintance?+

Old Acquaintance is Drama film.

Who directed Old Acquaintance?+

Old Acquaintance was directed by Vincent Sherman.