Mister 880 (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1950, Mister 880 is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 90 minutes. “It's the picture everybody is cheering !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Skipper is a charming old man loved by all his neighbors. What they don't know is that he is also Mr. 880, an amateurish counterfeiter who has amazingly managed to elude the Secret Service for 20 years.
Who’s in it. Mister 880 stars Burt Lancaster as Steve Buchanan, Dorothy McGuire as Ann Winslow, Edmund Gwenn as William "Skipper" Miller and Millard Mitchell as "Mac" McIntire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mister 880 has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Mister 880 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister 880 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister 880 (1950)?
- In US, Mister 880 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 Mister 880 worth watching?
- Mister 880 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mister 880?
- Mister 880 stars Burt Lancaster, Dorothy McGuire, Edmund Gwenn, Millard Mitchell and Minor Watson.
- When was Mister 880 released?
- Mister 880 was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.