Dear Brat (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Dear Brat is a comedy and romance film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Mirian Wilkins, the teenage daughter of Senator Wilkins, starts a Society for the Rehabilitation of Criminals and, without the approval or knowledge of her father, elects him to the position of honorary president. When the family's new gardener, Baxter, turns out to be a notorious ex-convict who was sentenced to prison by Senator Wilkins when he was a judge, Wilkins considers firing him until his daughter points out that would be an unwise decision considering the position her father held on society.
Who’s in it. Dear Brat stars Mona Freeman as Miriam Wilkins, Billy De Wolfe as Albert, Edward Arnold as Senator Wilkins and Lyle Bettger as Baxter, among others.
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 Dear Brat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Brat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Brat (1951)?
- In US, Dear Brat 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.
- Who stars in Dear Brat?
- Dear Brat stars Mona Freeman, Billy De Wolfe, Edward Arnold, Lyle Bettger and Mary Philips.
- When was Dear Brat released?
- Dear Brat was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.