The Smiling Lieutenant poster
Where to stream

The Smiling Lieutenant

6.819311h 29mNRMovieComedyRomance

An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.

DirectorErnst Lubitsch
WritersSamson Raphaelson·Ernest Vajda
ProducerErnst Lubitsch

Where to watch

FlixFlingFlixFlingMometuMometu
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ernst Lubitsch

MCMaurice Chevalier
Maurice Chevalier
Lt. Nikolaus 'Niki' von Preyn
CCClaudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Franzi
MHMiriam Hopkins
Miriam Hopkins
Princess Anna
CRCharles Ruggles
Charles Ruggles
Max
GBGeorge Barbier
George Barbier
King Adolf XV
HOHugh O'Connell
Hugh O'Connell
Niki's Orderly
MA
Maude Allen
Lady in Waiting (uncredited)
GBGranville Bates
Granville Bates
Bill Collector (uncredited)
HBHarry C. Bradley
Harry C. Bradley
Count Von Holden (uncredited)
CDCarrie Daumery
Carrie Daumery
Lady in Waiting (uncredited)
LH
Ludwig Heinsich
Man (uncredited)
CM
Cornelius MacSunday
Emperor Franz Josef (uncredited)

More from Maurice Chevalier · Lead actor

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1958 · 6.3
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
1957 · 8.6
Gigi
Gigi
1958 · 6.3
Just Me
Just Me
1950 · 5.5
Love in the Afternoon
Love in the Afternoon
1957 · 7.0
I'd Rather Be Rich
I'd Rather Be Rich
1964 · 6.6
Une soirée mondaine
Une soirée mondaine
1917
That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
1974 · 7.4
Jessica
Jessica
1962 · 4.5
Monkeys, Go Home!
Monkeys, Go Home!
1967 · 5.4
See all fromMaurice Chevalier

More from Claudette Colbert · Co-star actress

Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950 · 6.0
Climax!
Climax!
1954 · 3.8
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956 · 6.2
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
1950 · 7.8
Telephone Time
Telephone Time
1956 · 6.5
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
1956 · 7.5
Suspicion
Suspicion
1957 · 6.2
Boom Town
Boom Town
1940 · 7.0
It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night
1934 · 7.8
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
1987 · 5.0
See all fromClaudette Colbert

More from Ernst Lubitsch · Director

The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner
1940 · 8.1
Ninotchka
Ninotchka
1939 · 7.5
To Be or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be
1942 · 7.8
The Patriot
The Patriot
1928 · 5.8
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
1938 · 7.0
Lady Windermere's Fan
Lady Windermere's Fan
1925 · 6.9
The Oyster Princess
The Oyster Princess
1919 · 6.8
Der Blusenkönig
Der Blusenkönig
1917
If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million
1932 · 6.5
Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise
1932 · 7.4
See all fromErnst Lubitsch

More like this

What's Love Got to Do with It?
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023 · 6.1
Love Is in the Air
Love Is in the Air
2023 · 6.2
Platinum Blonde
Platinum Blonde
1931 · 6.6
The Royal Treatment
The Royal Treatment
2022 · 6.7
Let's Make Love
Let's Make Love
1960 · 6.4
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
1934 · 6.8
Easy Virtue
Easy Virtue
2008 · 6.5
A Hollywood Christmas
A Hollywood Christmas
2022 · 6.1
This Little Love of Mine
This Little Love of Mine
2021 · 6.1
I Love You Again
I Love You Again
1940 · 7.2
The Love Parade
The Love Parade
1929 · 6.6
The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure
The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure
2010 · 6.1

The Smiling Lieutenant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Smiling Lieutenant?

The Smiling Lieutenant is streaming on FlixFling and Mometu in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Smiling Lieutenant on Netflix?

No, The Smiling Lieutenant is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and Mometu.

Is The Smiling Lieutenant on Amazon Prime Video?

The Smiling Lieutenant isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Smiling Lieutenant for free?

The Smiling Lieutenant is available to stream free (with ads) on Mometu in United States.