Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Seen it?1948 | 94 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An advertising executive dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by H. C. Potter
- Cary GrantJim Blandings
- Myrna LoyMuriel Blandings
- Melvyn DouglasBill Cole
- Reginald DennySimms
- Sharyn MoffettJoan Blandings
- Connie MarshallBetsy Blandings
- Louise BeaversGussie
- Ian WolfeSmith
- Harry ShannonTesander
- Tito VuoloMr. Zucca