---
title: "A Farewell to Arms"
year: 1932
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-farewell-to-arms-1932"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22649
imdb_id: "tt0022879"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 167
content_rating: "NR"
---

# A Farewell to Arms (1932) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Farewell to Arms is a 1932 American pre-Code drama, romance, and war film directed by Frank Borzage. Based on the 1929 semi-autobiographical novel by Ernest Hemingway, the film features a screenplay written by Oliver H. P. Garrett and Benjamin Glazer. The production stars Gary Cooper, Helen Hayes, and Adolphe Menjou. The story follows a World War I love affair that begins in Italy between an American ambulance driver named Lieutenant Frederic Henry and a British nurse named Catherine Barkley. As the war continues, the couple faces a transfer that separates them, leading to a series of tremendous challenges and difficult decisions for both characters. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes and was released in the United States on December 8, 1932. Additional production credits include cinematography by Charles Lang and music by Milan Roder. The film is categorized as a melodrama and explores the complexities of romance during wartime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV Free, BBC iPlayer | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV Free, Hoopla | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV Free, Beamafilm, Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank Borzage
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Helen Hayes** as *Catherine Barkley*
- **Gary Cooper** as *Lt. Frederic Henry*
- **Adolphe Menjou** as *Major Rinaldi*
- **Mary Philips** as *Helen Ferguson*
- **Jack La Rue** as *Priest*
- **Blanche Friderici** as *Head Nurse*
- **Mary Forbes** as *Miss Van Campen*
- **Gilbert Emery** as *British Major*
- **Henry Armetta** as *Bonello the Ambulance Driver (uncredited)*
- **Herman Bing** as *Swiss Postal Clerk (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Farewell to Arms online?
A Farewell to Arms is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Farewell to Arms worth watching?
A Farewell to Arms holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 167 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Farewell to Arms and when was it released?
A Farewell to Arms is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1932. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Farewell to Arms?
A Farewell to Arms was directed by Frank Borzage.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Farewell to Arms — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22649)
- [A Farewell to Arms (1932 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Farewell_to_Arms_(1932_film))
- [A Farewell to Arms (1932) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0022879/fullcredits/)
- [A Farewell to Arms (1932) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22649-a-farewell-to-arms/cast)
- [A Farewell to Arms (1932 film)](https://en-academic.com/)
- [Watch A Farewell to Arms (1932) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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