Make Way for Tomorrow (1937)
Kernel Score: 83% · 213 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1937-05-09
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Make Way for Tomorrow
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An elderly couple are forced to separate themselves from each other after their children refuse to take both into one house.
Make Way for Tomorrow parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Make Way for Tomorrow is a classic drama about an elderly couple separated by their adult children's unwillingness to house them together.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Make Way for Tomorrow FAQ
Is Make Way for Tomorrow good?
Make Way for Tomorrow has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 213 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Make Way for Tomorrow?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Mometu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Make Way for Tomorrow OK for kids?
Make Way for Tomorrow is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Make Way for Tomorrow is a classic drama about an elderly couple separated by their adult children's unwillingness to house them together.
What movies are like Make Way for Tomorrow?
If you liked Make Way for Tomorrow, try On Golden Pond, Days of Wine and Roses, Gaslight and All That Heaven Allows.