The Trouble with Harry (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1955, The Trouble with Harry is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 99 minutes. “The UNEXPECTED From HITCHCOCK!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a local man's corpse appears on a nearby hillside, no one is quite sure what happened to him. Many of the town's residents secretly wonder if they are responsible, including the man's ex-wife, Jennifer, and Capt. Albert Wiles, a retired seaman who was hunting in the woods where the body was found. As the no-nonsense sheriff gets involved and local artist Sam Marlowe offers his help, the community slowly unravels the mystery.
Who’s in it. The Trouble with Harry stars John Forsythe as Sam Marlowe, Edmund Gwenn as Captain Wiles, Shirley MacLaine as Jennifer Rogers and Mildred Natwick as Miss Gravely, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Trouble with Harry has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
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 The Trouble with Harry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trouble with Harry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trouble with Harry (1955)?
- In US, The Trouble with Harry 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 The Trouble with Harry worth watching?
- The Trouble with Harry holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Trouble with Harry?
- The Trouble with Harry stars John Forsythe, Edmund Gwenn, Shirley MacLaine, Mildred Natwick and Mildred Dunnock.
- When was The Trouble with Harry released?
- The Trouble with Harry was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.