This Happy Breed
Seen it?1944 | 111 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had soft box office. 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Lean
- Robert NewtonFrank Gibbons
- Celia JohnsonEthel Gibbons
- Amy VenessMrs. Flint
- Alison LeggattAunt Sylvia
- Stanley HollowayBob Mitchell
- John MillsBilly Mitchell
- Kay WalshQueenie Gibbons
- Eileen ErskineVi Gibbons
- John BlytheReg Gibbons
- Guy VerneySam Leadbitter