Life with Father
Seen it?1947 | 118 min | Comedy, Family
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% 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 and families. If you loved Mary Poppins, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz
- William PowellClarence Day Sr.
- Irene DunneVinnie Day
- Elizabeth TaylorMary Skinner
- Edmund GwennRev. Dr. Lloyd
- Zasu PittsCousin Cora Cartwright
- Jimmy LydonClarence Day Jr.
- Emma DunnMargaret
- Moroni OlsenDr. Humphries
- Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Whitehead
- Derek ScottHarlan Day