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Where to Watch To Be or Not to Be(1942)
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Looking for where to watch To Be or Not to Be? You can currently find To Be or Not to Be online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
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To Be or Not to Be (1942), directed by Ernst Lubitsch, is a comedy film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.1/10 and 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from 839 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1942, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1940s comedy, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Carole Lombard, Jack Benny, and Robert Stack. At 99 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch To Be or Not to Be online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with A Hard Day's Night and Pulp Fiction, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — To Be or Not to Be isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- To Be or Not to Be is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — To Be or Not to Be isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- No — To Be or Not to Be isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- To Be or Not to Be runs 1h 39m (99 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 86/100.
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