Father Is a Bachelor (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1950, Father Is a Bachelor is a comedy and family film directed by Norman Foster, running about 83 minutes. “WANTED: A MOTHER for five kids. Any girl who accepts is crazy, but so am I. --- Johnny” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Rutledge is a drifter who comes to and discovers a cabin in the forest where five kids: January, February, March, April, and May are living without parents. Their parents died a while ago, and they want to keep that secret from the townspeople, especially the young school teacher, Prudence Millett, to avoid being sent to a children's home and eventual separation. Johnny moves in with the kids and poses as their uncle to take care of them while romancing Prudence. But in order to keep the children, he has to get married.
Who’s in it. Father Is a Bachelor stars William Holden as Johnny Rutledge, Coleen Gray as Prudence Millett, Mary Jane Saunders as May Chalotte and Charles Winninger as Professor Mordecai Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Father Is a Bachelor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father Is a Bachelor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Is a Bachelor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Is a Bachelor (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father Is a Bachelor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father Is a Bachelor worth watching?
- Father Is a Bachelor holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Father Is a Bachelor?
- Father Is a Bachelor stars William Holden, Coleen Gray, Mary Jane Saunders, Charles Winninger and Stuart Erwin.
- When was Father Is a Bachelor released?
- Father Is a Bachelor was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.