Houseboat (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1958, Houseboat is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Melville Shavelson, running about 110 minutes. “It All Happens Happily on a Heaven of a Houseboat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Who’s in it. Houseboat stars Cary Grant as Tom Winters, Sophia Loren as Cinzia Zaccardi, Martha Hyer as Carolyn Gibson and Harry Guardino as Angelo Donatello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Houseboat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and 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 Houseboat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Houseboat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Houseboat (1958)?
- In US, Houseboat is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and 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 Houseboat worth watching?
- Houseboat holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Houseboat?
- Houseboat stars Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer, Harry Guardino and Eduardo Ciannelli.
- When was Houseboat released?
- Houseboat was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.