Houseboat
1958, English. Directed by Melville Shavelson.
It All Happens Happily on a Heaven of a Houseboat!
An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Houseboat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Melville ShavelsonDirector
- Cary GrantTom Winters
- Sophia LorenCinzia Zaccardi
- Martha HyerCarolyn Gibson
- Harry GuardinoAngelo Donatello
- Eduardo CiannelliArturo Zaccardi
- Murray HamiltonCapt. Alan Wilson
- Mimi GibsonElizabeth Winters
- Paul PetersenDavid Winters
- Charles HerbertRobert Winters
- Werner KlempererHarold Messner
- Madge KennedyMrs. Farnsworth
- John LitelMr. William Farnsworth
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, Betsy Drake
- Box office
- $3.5M
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Houseboat: quick answers
Is Houseboat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Houseboat?
Houseboat runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Houseboat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Houseboat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Houseboat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Houseboat yet.
Which OTT platform is Houseboat on?
Houseboat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Houseboat?
If you liked Houseboat, try Mambo Italiano, Failure to Launch, Because I Said So.
Who directed Houseboat?
Houseboat (1958) was directed by Melville Shavelson and stars Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer.