Merry Andrew (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, Merry Andrew is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Michael Kidd, running about 103 minutes. “The happiest show in town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When eccentric English teacher Andrew Larabee needs a raise in order for his fiancée to marry him, his interest in archaeology leads him to an ancient statue's burial site. But when he finds a traveling circus directly above the statue's location, he accidentally becomes part of the act. With a newfound passion for performance and an attraction to the beautiful acrobat Selena, Andrew must decide what is truly important to him.
Who’s in it. Merry Andrew stars Danny Kaye as Andrew Larabee, Pier Angeli as Selena Gallini, Salvatore Baccaloni as Antonio Gallini and Noel Purcell as Matthew Larabee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Merry Andrew 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merry Andrew page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merry Andrew tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merry Andrew (1958)?
- In US, Merry Andrew is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Merry Andrew worth watching?
- Merry Andrew holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merry Andrew?
- Merry Andrew stars Danny Kaye, Pier Angeli, Salvatore Baccaloni, Noel Purcell and Robert Coote.
- When was Merry Andrew released?
- Merry Andrew was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.