Where’s Poppa? (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, Where’s Poppa? is a comedy film directed by Carl Reiner, running about 82 minutes. “The tush scene alone is worth the price of admission.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging, senile mother, even though he promised his late father that he'd always take care of her. He fears that his batty mom's eccentricities will shortly lead to Louise's departure.
Who’s in it. Where’s Poppa? stars George Segal as Gordon Hocheiser, Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Hocheiser, Ron Leibman as Sidney Hocheiser and Trish Van Devere as Louise Callan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Where’s Poppa? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where’s Poppa? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where’s Poppa? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where’s Poppa? (1970)?
- In US, Where’s Poppa? is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where’s Poppa? worth watching?
- Where’s Poppa? holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where’s Poppa??
- Where’s Poppa? stars George Segal, Ruth Gordon, Ron Leibman, Trish Van Devere and Barnard Hughes.
- When was Where’s Poppa? released?
- Where’s Poppa? was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.