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My Man Godfrey

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1936 | 95 min | Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 6 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $684K worldwide on a $575K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 92K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gregory La Cava

  • William PowellGodfrey
  • Carole LombardIrene Bullock
  • Alice BradyAngelica Bullock
  • Gail PatrickCornelia Bullock
  • Eugene PalletteAlexander Bullock
  • Jean DixonMolly
  • Alan MowbrayTommy Gray
  • Mischa AuerCarlo
  • Pat FlahertyMike Flaherty
  • Robert LightFaithful George