Houseboat (1958)
55 %
Reviews Counted: 11 Fresh: 6 Rotten:5 Average Rating: 5.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Synopsis:
When Tom Winston's (Cary Grant) estranged wife dies in a sudden accident, he's left alone to raise their three children. Problem is, Elizabeth, David and Robert Winston haven't seen hide nor hair of their father in ages, and they aren't about to let him play the perfect parent now. Tom has to win... [More]
When Tom Winston's (Cary Grant) estranged wife dies in a sudden accident, he's left alone to raise their three children. Problem is, Elizabeth, David and Robert Winston haven't seen hide nor hair of their father in ages, and they aren't about to let him play the perfect parent now. Tom has to win his bratty brood's respect first. Along comes Cinzia Zaccardi (Sophia Loren), a lovely long-legged lady who's willing to do anything to escape her strict father. So, she poses as a maid and goes to work for Tom as a live-in nanny. Before they know it, Tom, Cinzia and the kids will be living as one big, crazy family. [Less]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer, Harry Guardino, Eduardo Ciannelli
DVD Info
Release:
Nov 5, 2002
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Widescreen
Audio:
- Dolby Digital Mono - English
- Dolby Digital Mono - French
Additional Release Material:
- Trailers - 1. Teaser
- 2. Theatrical
Interactive Features:
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Selection
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Photo Gallery
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Innocent romantic comedy isn't one of Grant's best, but he and Loren make for interesting watching in close quarters.
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08/06/05 07:30 AM
The leads share so little chemistry I had to double-check the credits to make sure they were in the same movie.
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07/07/04 06:33 PM
This is a warm romantic comedy that is exceptionally perceptive and sensitive about the feelings of the children.
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