Bringing Up Baby (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1938, Bringing Up Baby is a comedy and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 102 minutes. “And so begins the hilarious adventure of Professor David Huxley and Miss Susan Vance, a flutter-brained vixen with love in her heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. David Huxley is waiting to get a bone he needs for his museum collection. Through a series of strange circumstances, he meets Susan Vance, and the duo have a series of misadventures which include a leopard called Baby.
Who’s in it. Bringing Up Baby stars Katharine Hepburn as Susan Vance, Cary Grant as David Huxley, Charles Ruggles as Horace Applegate and Walter Catlett as Constable Slocum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Bringing Up Baby has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Bringing Up Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bringing Up Baby tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bringing Up Baby (1938)?
- In US, Bringing Up Baby is available to stream on TCM, 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 Bringing Up Baby worth watching?
- Bringing Up Baby holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bringing Up Baby?
- Bringing Up Baby stars Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles, Walter Catlett and Barry Fitzgerald.
- When was Bringing Up Baby released?
- Bringing Up Baby was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.