The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Seen it?1963 | 120 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1963: an older pace and style.
Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli
- Glenn FordTom Corbett
- Shirley JonesElizabeth Marten
- Stella StevensDollye Daly
- Ron HowardEddie Corbett
- Dina MerrillRita Behrens
- Roberta SherwoodMrs. Livingston
- Jerry Van DykeNorman Jones
- Carol AndresonCigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Ellen AtterburyMillie (uncredited)
- Christopher BarreyChild Party Guest (uncredited)