No Room for the Groom (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1952, No Room for the Groom is a comedy film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 82 minutes. “Terrific Together!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alvah, a young GI who happens to own a vineyard, elopes to Las Vegas with Lee, his housekeeper's daughter. But Alvah's chicken pox postpone the wedding night. The rest revolves around more delays to the consummation, caused by Lee's manipulative Mama and the flock of mostly obnoxious relatives with whom she's filled the house.
Who’s in it. No Room for the Groom stars Tony Curtis as Alvah Morrell, Piper Laurie as Lee Kingshead, Don DeFore as Herman Strouple and Spring Byington as Mama Kingshead, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, No Room for the Groom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Room for the Groom page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Room for the Groom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Room for the Groom (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Room for the Groom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No Room for the Groom worth watching?
- No Room for the Groom holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Room for the Groom?
- No Room for the Groom stars Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie, Don DeFore, Spring Byington and Lillian Bronson.
- When was No Room for the Groom released?
- No Room for the Groom was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.