It's a Gift (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1934, It's a Gift is a comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 68 minutes. “LOOK THIS GIFT IN THE FACE IF YOU WANT A BIG HORSE-LAUGH” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After he inherits some money, Harold Bissonette ("pronounced bis-on-ay") decides to give up the grocery business, move to California and run an orange grove. Despite his family's objections and the news that the land he bought is worthless, Bissonette packs up and drives out to California with his nagging wife Amelia and children.
Who’s in it. It's a Gift stars W.C. Fields as Harold Bissonette, Kathleen Howard as Amelia Bissonette, Jean Rouverol as Mildred Bissonette and Julian Madison as John Durston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, It's a Gift 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 It's a Gift page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Gift tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Gift (1934)?
- In US, It's a Gift 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 It's a Gift worth watching?
- It's a Gift holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Gift?
- It's a Gift stars W.C. Fields, Kathleen Howard, Jean Rouverol, Julian Madison and Tommy Bupp.
- When was It's a Gift released?
- It's a Gift was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.