Sitting Pretty (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1948, Sitting Pretty is a comedy and family film directed by Walter Lang, running about 83 minutes. “Never was a baby-sitter like this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But when she arrives, she turns out to be a man. And not just any man, but a most eccentric, outrageously forthright genius with seemingly a million careers and experiences behind him.
Who’s in it. Sitting Pretty stars Robert Young as Harry King, Clifton Webb as Lynn Belvedere, Maureen O'Hara as Tacey King and Richard Haydn as Mr. Clarence Appleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Sitting Pretty has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sitting Pretty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sitting Pretty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sitting Pretty (1948)?
- In US, Sitting Pretty is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sitting Pretty worth watching?
- Sitting Pretty holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sitting Pretty?
- Sitting Pretty stars Robert Young, Clifton Webb, Maureen O'Hara, Richard Haydn and Louise Allbritton.
- When was Sitting Pretty released?
- Sitting Pretty was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.