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1967172 minComedy, Drama, Family, Music

The Happiest Millionaire

Is The Happiest Millionaire a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Happiest Millionaire worth watching? With a rating of 6.8/10, this Comedy, Drama, Family, Music film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Happiest Millionaire Synopsis

A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, tires of the unusual antics of her father--especially since the nice young men around town all fear him. Wouldn't you fear a father-in-law that keeps alligators for pets and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes?

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Top Cast

Fred MacMurray
Fred MacMurrayAnthony J. Drexel Biddle
Greer Garson
Greer GarsonCordelia Biddle
Gladys Cooper
Gladys CooperAunt Mary Drexel
Geraldine Page
Geraldine PageMrs. Duke
Tommy Steele
Tommy SteeleJohn Lawless
Hermione Baddeley
Hermione BaddeleyMrs. Worth
John Davidson
John DavidsonAngie Duke
Lesley Ann Warren
Lesley Ann WarrenCordy Biddle
Paul Petersen
Paul PetersenTony Biddle
Eddie Hodges
Eddie HodgesLivingston Biddle

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Happiest Millionaire worth watching?

The Happiest Millionaire has received mixed reviews with a 6.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama, Family movies.

Is The Happiest Millionaire hit or flop?

The Happiest Millionaire has received average ratings (6.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Happiest Millionaire?

The Happiest Millionaire is a Comedy, Drama, Family movie that A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, ...

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Critic Reviews

r96skJul 29, 2020
★ 6

172 minutes. Why? When all is said and done, the run time is the main reason why I rate this low. With that said, I literally had to spend a good amount of time deciding what rating I was going to give it. On the one hand, sure it lasts for way too long but never once, to be honest, did it drag or did I feel seriously bored. However, on the other hand, I have absolutely zero that I can say I liked or enjoyed about it. I'm not a major fan of musicals either, so I'd assume I'd hate this and yet I don't. It's an odd feeling, it leaves a weird impression that's for sure. Fred MacMurray is his usual self, delivering a very solid performance. Away from him, Greer Garson (Cordelia), Tommy Steele (John) and John Davidson (Angier) are all OK. The plot that they all take part in is average, not great nor terrible. 'The Happiest Millionaire' is truly a strange one to me. If they had shaved an hour off then perhaps I would've liked this? Who knows.