The Happiest Millionaire
1967 · Movie · G · 172 min · ★ 6.9 · 55% critics
A cheerful Irish newcomer becomes butler to a wealthy, unconventional household where pet alligators, boxing lessons, and family expectations are all part of daily life. As a young woman in the family seeks more independence and romance, the household’s odd habits create plenty of musical comedy.
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Details
- Years
- 1967
- Release date
- 1967-11-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 172 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 55/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (41 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like old-fashioned Disney musicals with gentle romance and family chaos, especially fans of Summer Magic; Not for you if lengthy song-filled stories wear you down.
Pros: family-friendly charm; playful eccentric household; energetic musical moments | Cons: very long runtime; uneven songs; thin plot
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1968 · nominated
Cast & crew
Fred MacMurray
as Anthony Biddle
Greer Garson
as Cordelia Biddle
Gladys Cooper
as Aunt Mary
Geraldine Page
as Mrs. Duke
Tommy Steele
as John Lawless
Hermione Baddeley
as Mrs. Worth
John Davidson
as Angie
Lesley Ann Warren
as Cordy
Paul Petersen
as Tony
Eddie Hodges
as Livingston
Directed by Norman Tokar