The Caddy (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, The Caddy is a comedy film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 95 minutes. “It's a screamer right down the fairway, FOOOOORE!!!!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Although the son of a skilled golfer and an outstanding player in his own right, Harvey Miller is too nervous to play in front of a gallery, so he acts as coach and caddy for Joe Anthony, his girlfriend's brother.
Who’s in it. The Caddy stars Jerry Lewis as Harvey Miller, Dean Martin as Joe Anthony, Donna Reed as Kathy Taylor and Barbara Bates as Lisa Anthony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Caddy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Caddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Caddy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Caddy (1953)?
- In US, The Caddy 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 Caddy worth watching?
- The Caddy holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Caddy?
- The Caddy stars Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Donna Reed, Barbara Bates and Joseph Calleia.
- When was The Caddy released?
- The Caddy was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.