The Mating Season (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1951, The Mating Season is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 101 minutes. “The comedy of the year!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her for the maid she has hired for a big party they are throwing. Rather than cause any embarrassment, Ellen goes along with the charade, which leads to many complications.
Who’s in it. The Mating Season stars Gene Tierney as Maggie Carleton, John Lund as Val McNulty, Thelma Ritter as Ellen McNulty and Miriam Hopkins as Fran Carleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Mating Season 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 Mating Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mating Season tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mating Season (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mating Season change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mating Season worth watching?
- The Mating Season holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mating Season?
- The Mating Season stars Gene Tierney, John Lund, Thelma Ritter, Miriam Hopkins and Jan Sterling.
- When was The Mating Season released?
- The Mating Season was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.