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Harvey

Seen it?

1950 | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it won an Oscar. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Who Framed Roger Rabbit, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1950: an older pace and style.

The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 183K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Henry Koster

  • James StewartElwood P. Dowd
  • Josephine HullVeta Louise Simmons
  • Peggy DowMiss Kelly
  • Charles DrakeDr. Sanderson
  • Cecil KellawayDr. Chumley
  • Victoria HorneMyrtle Mae Simmons
  • Jesse WhiteWilson
  • William H. LynnJudge Gaffney (as William Lynn)
  • Wallace FordThe Taxi Driver
  • Nana BryantMrs. Hazel Chumley