To Be or Not to Be
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch
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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Top cast
Carole Lombard
Maria Tura
Jack Benny
Joseph Tura
Robert Stack
Lieut. Stanislav Sobinski
Felix Bressart
Greenberg
Lionel Atwill
Rawitch
Stanley Ridges
Professor Alexander Siletsky
Sig Ruman
Col. Ehrhardt
Tom Dugan
Bronski
Charles Halton
Producer Dobosh
George Lynn
Actor-Adjutant
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Where can I watch To Be or Not to Be online?
As of September 20, 2026, To Be or Not to Be is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is To Be or Not to Be on Netflix?
No — To Be or Not to Be is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max instead.
Can I rent or buy To Be or Not to Be online?
Yes. In United States, To Be or Not to Be can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream To Be or Not to Be?
As of September 20, 2026, To Be or Not to Be is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
