Bringing Up Father (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1946, Bringing Up Father is a comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 65 minutes. “It's America's funniest comic strip brought to life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the comic strip by George McManus about the adventures of the social-climbing Maggie and her long-suffering husband Jiggs. In this film, one of Maggie's society friends enlists her help in evicting an undesirable tenant, who turns out to be Jiggs.
Who’s in it. Bringing Up Father stars Joe Yule as Jiggs, Renie Riano as Maggie, Tim Ryan as Dinty Moore and June Harrison as Nora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Bringing Up Father has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bringing Up Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bringing Up Father tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bringing Up Father (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bringing Up Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bringing Up Father worth watching?
- Bringing Up Father holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bringing Up Father?
- Bringing Up Father stars Joe Yule, Renie Riano, Tim Ryan, June Harrison and Laura Treadwell.
- When was Bringing Up Father released?
- Bringing Up Father was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.