The Great Lover (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1949, The Great Lover is a comedy film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 80 minutes. “Hope at his funniest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The French Surete and private eye Higgins are after a killer who uses innocent young Americans in a crooked gambling racket, and who sets sail on an ocean liner that also carries inept scoutmaster Freddie Hunter and his troop of boys. Freddie, who's been a "boy scout" too long, has designs on gorgeous Duchess Alexandria. The boys, far better organized than Freddie, are determined to save him from himself. But who will save Freddie from being the killer's next victim?
Who’s in it. The Great Lover stars Bob Hope as Freddie Hunter, Rhonda Fleming as Duchess Alexandria, Roland Young as C.J. Dabney and Roland Culver as Grand Duke Maximillian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Great Lover 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 The Great Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Lover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Lover (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Lover worth watching?
- The Great Lover holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Lover?
- The Great Lover stars Bob Hope, Rhonda Fleming, Roland Young, Roland Culver and Richard Lyon.
- When was The Great Lover released?
- The Great Lover was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.