The Human Comedy (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1943, The Human Comedy is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 118 minutes. “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great Production” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teenager Homer Macauley stays at home in the small town of Ithaca, California to support his family while his older brother Marcus prepares to go to war.
Who’s in it. The Human Comedy stars Mickey Rooney as Homer Macauley, Frank Morgan as Willie Grogan, James Craig as Tom Spangler and Marsha Hunt as Diana Steed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Human Comedy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Comedy (1943)?
- In US, The Human Comedy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Human Comedy worth watching?
- The Human Comedy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Human Comedy?
- The Human Comedy stars Mickey Rooney, Frank Morgan, James Craig, Marsha Hunt and Fay Bainter.
- When was The Human Comedy released?
- The Human Comedy was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.