Movie

Payment on Demand

“He Strayed... and He Paid. She saw to that!”

★ 6.2(26)19511h 30m

Payment on Demand is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Release date: 1951-02-03
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Gwenaud Productions

Payment on Demand — trailer

About Payment on Demand

Payment on Demand is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Curtis Bernhardt, starring Bette Davis, Barry Sullivan and Jane Cowl. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Payment on Demand in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

David gives his wife, Joyce, an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise when he suddenly demands a divorce. When she then learns that David has taken up with a younger woman, Joyce decides to make the most of this separation by taking a solo trip to the Caribbean. However, just before diving into a vacation fling, she runs into Emily, an old chum whose own divorce has left her embittered. Joyce then debates giving married life one last chance.

Cast

Bette Davis

Joyce Ramsey (nee Jackson)

Barry Sullivan

David Anderson Ramsey

Jane Cowl

Mrs. Emily Hedges

Kent Taylor

Robert Townsend

Betty Lynn

Martha Ramsey

John Sutton

Anthony Tunliffe

Frances Dee

Eileen Benson

Peggie Castle

Diana Ramsey

Otto Kruger

Ted Prescott

Walter Sande

Swanson

Brett King

Phil Polanski

Richard Anderson

Jim Boland

Themes & keywords

ambitiondivorceclass prejudicetold in flashbackdevoted wifemarital discordboating tripfamily courtscheming wifesocial climbercorporate lawyer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Payment on Demand in Canada?+

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

Is Payment on Demand on Netflix?+

Payment on Demand is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Payment on Demand?+

Payment on Demand has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Payment on Demand?+

Payment on Demand stars Bette Davis, Barry Sullivan, Jane Cowl, Kent Taylor and Betty Lynn.

When did Payment on Demand come out?+

Payment on Demand is a 1951 movie directed by Curtis Bernhardt.

What genre is Payment on Demand?+

Payment on Demand is Drama film.

Who directed Payment on Demand?+

Payment on Demand was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.