The Man Who Came to Dinner
1941, English. Directed by William Keighley.
NOTHING COULD BE FUNNIER!
An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- William KeighleyDirector
- Bette DavisMaggie Cutler
- Ann SheridanLorraine Sheldon
- Monty WoolleySheridan Whiteside
- Richard TravisBert Jefferson
- Jimmy DuranteBanjo
- Billie BurkeDaisy Stanley
- Reginald GardinerBeverly Carlton
- Elisabeth FraserJune Stanley
- Grant MitchellErnest W. Stanley
- George BarbierDr. Bradley
- Mary WickesMiss Preen
- Russell ArmsRichard Stanley
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip G. Epstein, Julius J. Epstein
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What The Man Who Came to Dinner is based on
The Man Who Came to Dinner is based on The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman.
The Man Who Came to Dinner
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
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The Man Who Came to Dinner: quick answers
Is The Man Who Came to Dinner worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The Man Who Came to Dinner runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Man Who Came to Dinner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Came to Dinner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Came to Dinner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man Who Came to Dinner is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Came to Dinner on?
The Man Who Came to Dinner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Came to Dinner?
If you liked The Man Who Came to Dinner, try Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Great Outdoors, What About Bob?.
Who directed The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) was directed by William Keighley and stars Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Monty Woolley.
What is The Man Who Came to Dinner based on?
The Man Who Came to Dinner is based on The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman.