Bundle of Joy (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Bundle of Joy is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 98 minutes. “Full of love, songs, laughs and surprises!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kitschy musical remake of "Bachelor Mother". Debbie Reynolds plays an over-eager clerk in a large department store and Eddie Fisher plays the boss' son. After getting fired from her job, she finds an adorable baby on the steps of the foundling home and the folks inside mistake her for the mother. Fisher, well-meaning, but obtuse, tries to help her out with the baby, and the buds of romance begin to appear. Meanwhile old Merlin, the owner of the store, thinks he just might be a grandfather...
Who’s in it. Bundle of Joy stars Eddie Fisher as Dan Merlin, Debbie Reynolds as Polly Parish, Adolphe Menjou as J. B. Merlin and Tommy Noonan as Freddie Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bundle of Joy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Bundle of Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bundle of Joy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bundle of Joy (1956)?
- In US, Bundle of Joy is available to 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 Bundle of Joy worth watching?
- Bundle of Joy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bundle of Joy?
- Bundle of Joy stars Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Adolphe Menjou, Tommy Noonan and Nita Talbot.
- When was Bundle of Joy released?
- Bundle of Joy was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.