Next Time We Love Ending Explained: A young married couple's relationship becomes strained when he is assigned overseas as a foreign correspondent and she becomes a major stage star. Directed by Edward H. Griffith, this 1936 drama film stars Margaret Sullavan (Cicely Hunt Tyler), alongside James Stewart as Christopher Tyler, Ray Milland as Tommy Abbott, Grant Mitchell as Michael Jennings. With a 6.5/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Next Time We Love?

A young married couple's relationship becomes strained when he is assigned overseas as a foreign correspondent and she becomes a major stage star.

How Does Margaret Sullavan (Cicely Hunt Tyler)'s Story End?

  • Margaret Sullavan: Margaret Sullavan's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • James Stewart (Christopher Tyler): James Stewart's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Ray Milland (Tommy Abbott): Ray Milland's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Next Time We Love Mean?

Next Time We Love's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Margaret Sullavan may feel rushed. Edward H. Griffith's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.