My Favorite Brunette (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1947, My Favorite Brunette is a comedy, thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 87 minutes. “He's a hilarious hawkshaw... with a case on Dottie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay, Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
Who’s in it. My Favorite Brunette stars Bob Hope as Ronnie Jackson, Dorothy Lamour as Baroness Carlotta Montay, Peter Lorre as Kismet and Lon Chaney Jr. as Willie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, My Favorite Brunette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Favorite Brunette page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Favorite Brunette tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Favorite Brunette (1947)?
- In US, My Favorite Brunette is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Brew and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Favorite Brunette worth watching?
- My Favorite Brunette holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Favorite Brunette?
- My Favorite Brunette stars Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr. and John Hoyt.
- When was My Favorite Brunette released?
- My Favorite Brunette was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.