Father Goose (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, Father Goose is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 118 minutes. “They're sharing a South Sea island with 7 little chaperones...and the Pacific as their battleground!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, South Sea beachcomber Walter Eckland is persuaded to spy on planes passing over his island. He gets more than he bargained for as schoolteacher Catherine Frenau arrives on the run from the Japanese with her pupils in tow!
Who’s in it. Father Goose stars Cary Grant as Walter Christopher Eckland, Leslie Caron as Catherine Freneau, Trevor Howard as Commander Frank Houghton and Jack Good as Lieutenant Stebbings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Father Goose has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Father Goose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Goose tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Goose (1964)?
- In US, Father Goose 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 Father Goose worth watching?
- Father Goose holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Father Goose?
- Father Goose stars Cary Grant, Leslie Caron, Trevor Howard, Jack Good and Sharyl Locke.
- When was Father Goose released?
- Father Goose was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.