A Ticklish Affair (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1963, A Ticklish Affair is a comedy and romance film directed by George Sidney, running about 88 minutes. “It's more fun than marriage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young widow Amy Martin with three young boys is investigated by the Navy after one of her children inadvertently sends out a distress signal in Morse code by the blinds on his upstairs bedroom window. Commander Weedon and crew observe the signal from their ship and investigates. He falls for the young mother and proposes marriage. However, she is reluctant to have her family live out of a suitcase and initially declines. Gramps tries to bring her on board to sail the sea of love with the commander.
Who’s in it. A Ticklish Affair stars Shirley Jones as Amy Martin, Gig Young as Key Weedon, Red Buttons as Flight Officer Simon 'Uncle Cy' Shelley and Carolyn Jones as Tandy Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Ticklish Affair 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 A Ticklish Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Ticklish Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Ticklish Affair (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Ticklish Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Ticklish Affair worth watching?
- A Ticklish Affair holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Ticklish Affair?
- A Ticklish Affair stars Shirley Jones, Gig Young, Red Buttons, Carolyn Jones and Edgar Buchanan.
- When was A Ticklish Affair released?
- A Ticklish Affair was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.