The Lady Eve (1941)
Kernel Score: 82% · 388 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1941-02-25
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch The Lady Eve
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
The Lady Eve parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Lady Eve is a classic screwball romantic comedy involving a con artist scheming for money and romance, with deception and gambling themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Flirtatious romantic banter and courtship typical of a 1940s screwball comedy, nothing explicit.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Shipboard gambling and card games feature prominently.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Barbara Stanwyck as Jean Harrington
- Henry Fonda as Charles Pike
- Charles Coburn as 'Colonel' Harrington
- Eugene Pallette as Horace Pike
- William Demarest as Muggsy
- Eric Blore as Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith
- Melville Cooper as Gerald
- Martha O'Driscoll as Martha
- Janet Beecher as Janet Pike
- Robert Greig as Burrows
The Lady Eve FAQ
Is The Lady Eve good?
The Lady Eve has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 388 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Lady Eve?
In the US you can stream The Lady Eve on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Lady Eve OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Lady Eve is a classic screwball romantic comedy involving a con artist scheming for money and romance, with deception and gambling themes.
What movies are like The Lady Eve?
If you liked The Lady Eve, try Overboard, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Nappily Ever After.