Never a Dull Moment (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1950, Never a Dull Moment is a comedy and romance film directed by George Marshall, running about 89 minutes. “How Wild can the West be?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kay Kingsley, a sophisticated and successful songwriter in New York City. falls in love with a widowed rancher, Chris Heyward, she meets at the Madison Square Garden Rodeo and they get married, and leave for his ranch in the west. Her friends warn her of an early disillusionment with life on a ranch, far away from the glitter and bright lights of Broadway. Kay makes one difficulty adjustment after another, as the ranch is presided over by Chris's kids, and an incident occurs with a neighbor that prompts Kay to return to her glamorous life in New York. But she soon finds her heart is with Chris and his children.
Who’s in it. Never a Dull Moment stars Irene Dunne as Kay Kingsley, Fred MacMurray as Chris Hayward, Natalie Wood as Nan Hayward and William Demarest as Mears, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Never a Dull Moment 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 Never a Dull Moment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never a Dull Moment tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never a Dull Moment (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Never a Dull Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Never a Dull Moment worth watching?
- Never a Dull Moment holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never a Dull Moment?
- Never a Dull Moment stars Irene Dunne, Fred MacMurray, Natalie Wood, William Demarest and Andy Devine.
- When was Never a Dull Moment released?
- Never a Dull Moment was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.