Count Your Blessings (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1959, Count Your Blessings is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 102 minutes. “Marry in haste...resent at leisure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Englishwoman Grace Allingham marries Frenchman Charles Edouard de Valhubert, but their marriage quickly becomes unusual. Because Charles cheats on her and lives away from his family out of professional obligation to his government, Grace ends up raising the couple's son, Sigismond, on her own. Grace and Charles are finally reunited after nearly a decade apart, and, while they seem headed for a permanent split, there's still a spark between them.
Who’s in it. Count Your Blessings stars Deborah Kerr as Grace Allingham, Rossano Brazzi as Charles Edouard de Valhubert, Maurice Chevalier as Duc de St. Cloud and Martin Stephens as Sigismond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Count Your Blessings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Count Your Blessings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Count Your Blessings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Count Your Blessings (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Count Your Blessings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Count Your Blessings worth watching?
- Count Your Blessings holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Count Your Blessings?
- Count Your Blessings stars Deborah Kerr, Rossano Brazzi, Maurice Chevalier, Martin Stephens and Tom Helmore.
- When was Count Your Blessings released?
- Count Your Blessings was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.