Papa's Delicate Condition (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1963, Papa's Delicate Condition is a comedy film directed by George Marshall, running about 98 minutes. “Follow the Gay Parade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A jolly, family-oriented railroad superintendent tries to get his act together when his love for the bottle starts to alienate him from his wife and oldest daughter. His younger daughter, however, still remains unflinchingly loyal to him, and they share many fun misadventures over the course of the movie.
Who’s in it. Papa's Delicate Condition stars Jackie Gleason as Jack Griffith, Glynis Johns as Amberlyn Griffith, Charles Ruggles as Anthony Ghio and Laurel Goodwin as Augusta Griffith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Papa's Delicate Condition has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Papa's Delicate Condition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papa's Delicate Condition tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papa's Delicate Condition (1963)?
- In US, Papa's Delicate Condition 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 Papa's Delicate Condition worth watching?
- Papa's Delicate Condition holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Papa's Delicate Condition?
- Papa's Delicate Condition stars Jackie Gleason, Glynis Johns, Charles Ruggles, Laurel Goodwin and Linda Bruhl.
- When was Papa's Delicate Condition released?
- Papa's Delicate Condition was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.