The Glass Bottom Boat (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1966, The Glass Bottom Boat is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Tashlin, running about 110 minutes. “Is this the girl next door?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bruce, the owner of a aerospace company, is infatuated with Jennifer and hires her to be his biographer so that he can be near her and win her affections. Is she actually a Russian spy trying to obtain aerospace secrets?
Who’s in it. The Glass Bottom Boat stars Doris Day as Jennifer Nelson, Rod Taylor as Bruce Templeton, Arthur Godfrey as Axel Nordstrom and John McGiver as Ralph Goodwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Glass Bottom Boat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Glass Bottom Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Bottom Boat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glass Bottom Boat (1966)?
- In US, The Glass Bottom Boat is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Glass Bottom Boat worth watching?
- The Glass Bottom Boat holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Glass Bottom Boat?
- The Glass Bottom Boat stars Doris Day, Rod Taylor, Arthur Godfrey, John McGiver and Paul Lynde.
- When was The Glass Bottom Boat released?
- The Glass Bottom Boat was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.