The Huggetts Abroad (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, The Huggetts Abroad is a comedy film directed by Ken Annakin, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Life is not going well for the Huggetts. Father has lost his job. Jimmy and his wife cannot get to South Africa where he has a new job. So the family decide that they should go to South Africa by truck. With their travelling companion they travel across the desert which includes a brush with the law.
Who’s in it. The Huggetts Abroad stars Jack Warner as Joe Huggett, Kathleen Harrison as Ethel Huggett, Dinah Sheridan as Jane Huggett and Susan Shaw as Susan Huggett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Huggetts Abroad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Huggetts Abroad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Huggetts Abroad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Huggetts Abroad (1949)?
- In US, The Huggetts Abroad is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Huggetts Abroad worth watching?
- The Huggetts Abroad holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Huggetts Abroad?
- The Huggetts Abroad stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Dinah Sheridan, Susan Shaw and Petula Clark.
- When was The Huggetts Abroad released?
- The Huggetts Abroad was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.