So You're Going to Be a Father (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, So You're Going to Be a Father is a comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.
Who’s in it. So You're Going to Be a Father stars George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes / Josephine McDoakes, Art Gilmore as Narrator (voice), Jane Harker as Alice McDoakes (uncredited) and Oliver Blake as Swami Fortune Teller (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, So You're Going to Be a Father 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 So You're Going to Be a Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of So You're Going to Be a Father tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch So You're Going to Be a Father (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for So You're Going to Be a Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is So You're Going to Be a Father worth watching?
- So You're Going to Be a Father holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in So You're Going to Be a Father?
- So You're Going to Be a Father stars George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jane Harker, Oliver Blake and Edward Gargan.
- When was So You're Going to Be a Father released?
- So You're Going to Be a Father was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.