The Catered Affair
1956, English. Directed by Richard Brooks.
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An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Richard BrooksDirector
- Bette DavisAgnes Hurley
- Ernest BorgnineTom Hurley
- Debbie ReynoldsJane Hurley
- Barry FitzgeraldJack Conlon
- Rod TaylorRalph Halloran
- Robert F. SimonMr. Halloran
- Madge KennedyMrs. Halloran
- Dorothy StickneyMrs. Rafferty
- Carol VeazieMrs. Casey
- Joan CamdenAlice
- Ray StricklynEddie Hurley
- Jay AdlerSam Leiter
Details
- Released
- 14 June 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gore Vidal
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What The Catered Affair is based on
The Catered Affair is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Catered Affair: quick answers
Is The Catered Affair worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Catered Affair?
The Catered Affair runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Catered Affair have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Catered Affair. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Catered Affair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Catered Affair is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Catered Affair on?
The Catered Affair isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Catered Affair?
If you liked The Catered Affair, try A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Hamilton, August Rush.
Who directed The Catered Affair?
The Catered Affair (1956) was directed by Richard Brooks and stars Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds.
What is The Catered Affair based on?
The Catered Affair is adapted from a play or musical.