Life with Father (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1947, Life with Father is a comedy and family film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 118 minutes. “Here for all!! All the happiness of the play that ran longer, the laughs that were louder than any known before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
Who’s in it. Life with Father stars William Powell as Clarence Day Sr., Irene Dunne as Vinnie Day, Elizabeth Taylor as Mary Skinner and Edmund Gwenn as Rev. Dr. Lloyd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Life with Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life with Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life with Father tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life with Father (1947)?
- In US, Life with Father is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Life with Father worth watching?
- Life with Father holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life with Father?
- Life with Father stars William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn and Zasu Pitts.
- When was Life with Father released?
- Life with Father was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.