Dreamboat (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1952, Dreamboat is a comedy film directed by Claude Binyon, running about 83 minutes. “Fresh, wonderful and LOADED with Laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thornton Sayre, a respected college professor - secretly formerly a silent films romantic action hero - is disturbed, feeling his privacy has been violated, and his professional credibility as a scholar jeopardized, when he learns his old movies have been resurrected and are being aired on TV. He sets out to demand this cease. However, his former co-star is the hostess of the TV show playing the films, and she has other plans.
Who’s in it. Dreamboat stars Clifton Webb as Thornton Sayre, Ginger Rogers as Gloria Marlowe, Anne Francis as Carol Sayre and Jeffrey Hunter as Bill Ainslee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dreamboat 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 Dreamboat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dreamboat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dreamboat (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dreamboat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dreamboat worth watching?
- Dreamboat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dreamboat?
- Dreamboat stars Clifton Webb, Ginger Rogers, Anne Francis, Jeffrey Hunter and Elsa Lanchester.
- When was Dreamboat released?
- Dreamboat was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.