The Happiest Millionaire (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1967, The Happiest Millionaire is a comedy, drama, family and music film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 169 minutes. “It's the happiest musical of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, tires of the unusual antics of her father--especially since the nice young men around town all fear him. Wouldn't you fear a father-in-law that keeps alligators for pets and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes?

Who’s in it. The Happiest Millionaire stars Fred MacMurray as Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, Greer Garson as Cordelia Biddle, Gladys Cooper as Aunt Mary Drexel and Geraldine Page as Mrs. Duke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Happiest Millionaire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 The Happiest Millionaire page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Happiest Millionaire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Happiest Millionaire (1967)?
In US, The Happiest Millionaire is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Happiest Millionaire worth watching?
The Happiest Millionaire holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Happiest Millionaire?
The Happiest Millionaire stars Fred MacMurray, Greer Garson, Gladys Cooper, Geraldine Page and Tommy Steele.
When was The Happiest Millionaire released?
The Happiest Millionaire was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.