The World of Henry Orient
Seen it?1964 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. 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. If you loved Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. or Florence Foster Jenkins, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
A mischievous, adventuresome fourteen-year-old girl and her best friend begin following an eccentric concert pianist around New York City after she develops a crush on him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Roy Hill
- Peter SellersHenry Orient
- Tippy WalkerValarie Campbell Boyd
- Merrie SpaethMarian 'Gil' Gilbert
- Paula PrentissStella Dunnworthy
- Angela LansburyIsabel Boyd
- Tom BosleyFrank Boyd
- Phyllis ThaxterMrs. Avis Gilbert
- Bibi OsterwaldErica 'Boothy' Booth
- John FiedlerSidney
- Fred StewartDoctor