The More the Merrier (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1943, The More the Merrier is a comedy and romance film directed by George Stevens, running about 104 minutes. “The only picture with a DINGLE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers to sublet half of her apartment, fully expecting a suitable female tenent. What she gets instead is mischievous, middle-aged Benjamin Dingle. Dingle talks her into subletting to him and then promptly sublets half of his half to young, irreverent Joe Carter - creating a situation tailor-made for comedy and romance.
Who’s in it. The More the Merrier stars Jean Arthur as Constance Milligan, Joel McCrea as Joe Carter, Charles Coburn as Benjamin Dingle and Richard Gaines as Charles J. Pendergast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The More the Merrier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The More the Merrier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The More the Merrier tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The More the Merrier (1943)?
- In US, The More the Merrier 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 The More the Merrier worth watching?
- The More the Merrier holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The More the Merrier?
- The More the Merrier stars Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn, Richard Gaines and Bruce Bennett.
- When was The More the Merrier released?
- The More the Merrier was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.