Harvey (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1950, Harvey is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Henry Koster, running about 104 minutes. “The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
Who’s in it. Harvey stars James Stewart as Elwood P. Dowd, Josephine Hull as Veta Louise Simmons, Charles Drake as Dr. Sanderson and Peggy Dow as Miss Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Harvey has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harvey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harvey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harvey (1950)?
- In US, Harvey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harvey worth watching?
- Harvey holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Harvey?
- Harvey stars James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Charles Drake, Peggy Dow and Victoria Horne.
- When was Harvey released?
- Harvey was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.