My Man Godfrey (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, My Man Godfrey is a comedy film directed by Henry Koster, running about 92 minutes. “She wanted her breakfast in bed - but not alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The eccentric Bullock household again need a new butler. Daughter Irene encounters bedraggled Godfrey Godfrey at the docks and, fancying him and noticing his obviously good manners, gets him the job. He proves a great success, but keeps his past to himself. When an old flame turns up Irene's sister Cordelia starts making waves.
Who’s in it. My Man Godfrey stars June Allyson as Irene Bullock, David Niven as Godfrey Smith, Jessie Royce Landis as Angelica Bullock and Robert Keith as Alexander Bullock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, My Man Godfrey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. 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 (1957)?
- In US, My Man Godfrey is available to stream on fuboTV. 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Man Godfrey?
- My Man Godfrey stars June Allyson, David Niven, Jessie Royce Landis, Robert Keith and Eva Gabor.
- When was My Man Godfrey released?
- My Man Godfrey was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.