Living in a Big Way (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1947, Living in a Big Way is a comedy and music film directed by Gregory La Cava, running about 104 minutes. “When a gal who's got curves... meets a guy who's got angles... it's loving... laughing... living in a big way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A World War II pilot (Gene Kelly) comes home to a bride (Marie McDonald) who, spoiled by her father (Charles Winninger), now wants a divorce.
Who’s in it. Living in a Big Way stars Gene Kelly as Leo Gogarty, Marie McDonald as Margo Morgan, Charles Winninger as D. Rutherford Morgan and Phyllis Thaxter as Peggy Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Living in a Big Way has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M 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 Living in a Big Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living in a Big Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Living in a Big Way (1947)?
- In US, Living in a Big Way 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 Living in a Big Way worth watching?
- Living in a Big Way holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Living in a Big Way?
- Living in a Big Way stars Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald, Charles Winninger, Phyllis Thaxter and Spring Byington.
- When was Living in a Big Way released?
- Living in a Big Way was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.