It's a Great Day (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1955, It's a Great Day is a comedy film directed by John Warrington, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.
Who’s in it. It's a Great Day stars Ruth Dunning as Gladys Grove, Edward Evans as Bob Grove, Vera Day as Blondie and Sidney James as Harry Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, It's a Great Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Great Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Great Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Great Day (1955)?
- In US, It's a Great Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It's a Great Day worth watching?
- It's a Great Day holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's a Great Day?
- It's a Great Day stars Ruth Dunning, Edward Evans, Vera Day, Sidney James and Peter Byrant.
- When was It's a Great Day released?
- It's a Great Day was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.