The Reluctant Bride (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, The Reluctant Bride is a comedy film directed by Henry Cass, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A money-to-burn and girl-chasing Texas oilman, and a sensitive, dignified entomologist find themselves in charge of a brood of wild kids whose parents, both famous explorers, are reported lost while on an African safari.
Who’s in it. The Reluctant Bride stars John Carroll as Jeff Longstreet, Virginia Bruce as Laura Weeks, Brian Oulton as Prof. Baker and Kay Callard as Lola Sinclair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Reluctant Bride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reluctant Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reluctant Bride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reluctant Bride (1955)?
- In US, The Reluctant Bride is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reluctant Bride worth watching?
- The Reluctant Bride holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reluctant Bride?
- The Reluctant Bride stars John Carroll, Virginia Bruce, Brian Oulton, Kay Callard and Arthur Lowe.
- When was The Reluctant Bride released?
- The Reluctant Bride was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.