Good Sam (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1948, Good Sam is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 114 minutes. “He'll take the whole world...and you to his heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.
Who’s in it. Good Sam stars Gary Cooper as Sam Clayton, Ann Sheridan as Lucille 'Lu' Clayton, Ray Collins as Rev. Daniels and Ruth Roman as Ruthie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Good Sam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Sam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Sam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Sam (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Sam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good Sam worth watching?
- Good Sam holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Sam?
- Good Sam stars Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, Ray Collins, Ruth Roman and Louise Beavers.
- When was Good Sam released?
- Good Sam was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.