It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1947, It Happened on Fifth Avenue is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 116 minutes. “It's 1947's Richest Comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New Yorker hobo moves into a mansion and along the way he gathers friends to live in the house with him. Before he knows it, he is living with the actual home owners.
Who’s in it. It Happened on Fifth Avenue stars Don DeFore as Jim Bullock, Ann Harding as Mary O'Connor, Charles Ruggles as Michael J. 'Mike' O'Connor and Victor Moore as Aloysius T. McKeever, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, It Happened on Fifth Avenue has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and 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 It Happened on Fifth Avenue page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened on Fifth Avenue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947)?
- In US, It Happened on Fifth Avenue is available to stream on Artiflix, and 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 It Happened on Fifth Avenue worth watching?
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It Happened on Fifth Avenue?
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue stars Don DeFore, Ann Harding, Charles Ruggles, Victor Moore and Gale Storm.
- When was It Happened on Fifth Avenue released?
- It Happened on Fifth Avenue was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.