

Move Over, Darling
1963, English. Directed by Michael Gordon.
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Three years into their loving marriage, with two infant daughters at home in Los Angeles, Nicholas Arden and Ellen Wagstaff Arden are on a plane that goes down in the South Pacific. Although most passengers manage to survive the incident, Ellen presumably perishes when swept off her lifeboat, her body never recovered. Fast forward five years. Nicholas, wanting to move on with his life, has Ellen declared legally dead. Part of that moving on includes getting remarried, this time to a young woman named Bianca Steele, who, for their honeymoon, he plans to take to the same Monterrey resort where he and Ellen spent their honeymoon. On that very same day, Ellen is dropped off in Los Angeles by the Navy, who rescued her from the South Pacific island where she was stranded for the past five years. She asks the Navy not to publicize her rescue nor notify Nicholas as she wants to do so herself.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Move Over, Darling
Move Over, Darling isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Michael GordonDirector
- Doris DayEllen Wagstaff Arden
- James GarnerNicholas Arden
- Polly BergenBianca Steele
- Thelma RitterGrace Arden
- Fred ClarkMr. Codd
- Don KnottsShoe Clerk
- Elliott ReidDr. Herman Schlick
- Edgar BuchananJudge Bryson
- John AstinClyde Prokey
- Pat Harrington Jr.District Attorney
- Eddie QuillanBellboy
- Max ShowalterHotel Desk Clerk
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Kanter, Jack Sher, Bella Spewack
- Box office
- $13M
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Move Over, Darling: quick answers
Is Move Over, Darling worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Move Over, Darling?
Move Over, Darling runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Move Over, Darling have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Move Over, Darling. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Move Over, Darling parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Move Over, Darling is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Move Over, Darling on?
Move Over, Darling isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Move Over, Darling?
If you liked Move Over, Darling, try My Favorite Wife, Intolerable Cruelty, The Philadelphia Story.
Who directed Move Over, Darling?
Move Over, Darling (1963) was directed by Michael Gordon and stars Doris Day, James Garner, Polly Bergen.