My Man Godfrey (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1936, My Man Godfrey is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 95 minutes. “Butler! FOR THE COCK-EYEDEST FAMILY in the WHOLE WORLD!...and the butler-blonde battle was on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.
Who’s in it. My Man Godfrey stars William Powell as Godfrey, Carole Lombard as Irene Bullock, Alice Brady as Angelica Bullock and Gail Patrick as Cornelia Bullock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, My Man Godfrey has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $684.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Pure Flix and FlixFling and 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 My Man Godfrey page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Man Godfrey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Man Godfrey (1936)?
- In US, My Man Godfrey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Pure Flix, and 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 My Man Godfrey worth watching?
- My Man Godfrey holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Man Godfrey?
- My Man Godfrey stars William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady, Gail Patrick and Eugene Pallette.
- When was My Man Godfrey released?
- My Man Godfrey was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.