Father Goose
Seen it?1964 | 118 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar, 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
- Best for anyone who likes secrets inside secrets and anyone in the mood for a love story. Nobody is quite who they seem.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 61%
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Writing, Original Screenplay. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ralph Nelson
- Cary GrantWalter Christopher Eckland
- Leslie CaronCatherine Freneau
- Trevor HowardCommander Frank Houghton
- Jack GoodLieutenant Stebbings
- Sharyl LockeJenny
- Pip SparkeAnne
- Verina GreenlawChristine
- Stephanie BerringtonElizabeth Anderson
- Jennifer BerringtonHarriet MacGregor
- Laurelle FelsetteAngelique