Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1960, Please Don't Eat the Daisies is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Charles Walters, running about 112 minutes. “The Uproarious Movie From The Big Best-Seller!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Drama critic Larry Mackay, his wife Kate and their four sons move from their crowded Manhattan apartment to an old house in the country. While housewife Kate settles into suburban life, Larry continues to enjoy the theater and party scene of New York.

Who’s in it. Please Don't Eat the Daisies stars Doris Day as Kate Mackay, David Niven as Larry Mackay, Janis Paige as Deborah Vaughn and Spring Byington as Suzie Robinson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Please Don't Eat the Daisies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.

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 Please Don't Eat the Daisies page.

If you liked it. Fans of Please Don't Eat the Daisies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960)?
In US, Please Don't Eat the Daisies 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 Please Don't Eat the Daisies worth watching?
Please Don't Eat the Daisies holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Please Don't Eat the Daisies?
Please Don't Eat the Daisies stars Doris Day, David Niven, Janis Paige, Spring Byington and Richard Haydn.
When was Please Don't Eat the Daisies released?
Please Don't Eat the Daisies was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.