Melvin and Howard (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Melvin and Howard is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 95 minutes. “Poor Melvin. All he wanted was to be Milkman of the Month. Instead, he lost his job, his truck, and his wife. Then Howard Hughes left him $156,000,000.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes.
Who’s in it. Melvin and Howard stars Paul Le Mat as Melvin Dummar, Jason Robards as Howard Hughes, Elizabeth Cheshire as Darcy Dummar and Mary Steenburgen as Lynda Dummar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Melvin and Howard 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 Melvin and Howard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melvin and Howard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melvin and Howard (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melvin and Howard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melvin and Howard worth watching?
- Melvin and Howard holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Melvin and Howard?
- Melvin and Howard stars Paul Le Mat, Jason Robards, Elizabeth Cheshire, Mary Steenburgen and Chip Taylor.
- When was Melvin and Howard released?
- Melvin and Howard was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.