Life with Father
1947, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Here for all!! All the happiness of the play that ran longer, the laughs that were louder than any known before!
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life with Father
Life with Father is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- William PowellClarence Day Sr.
- Irene DunneVinnie Day
- Elizabeth TaylorMary Skinner
- Edmund GwennRev. Dr. Lloyd
- Zasu PittsCousin Cora Cartwright
- Jimmy LydonClarence Day Jr.
- Emma DunnMargaret
- Moroni OlsenDr. Humphries
- Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Whitehead
- Derek ScottHarlan Day
- Johnny CalkinsWhitney Benjamin Day
- Martin MilnerJohn Day
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Donald Ogden Stewart
- Budget
- $4.7M
- Box office
- $6.5M
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What Life with Father is based on
Life with Father is based on Life with Father, a 1939 play or musical by Clarence Day.
Play or musical · 1939
Life with Father
By Clarence Day
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Life with Father: quick answers
Is Life with Father worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life with Father?
Life with Father runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Life with Father have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life with Father. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life with Father parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Life with Father is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Life with Father on?
Life with Father is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life with Father?
If you liked Life with Father, try Thunderstruck, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Godspell.
Who directed Life with Father?
Life with Father (1947) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor.
What is Life with Father based on?
Life with Father is based on Life with Father, a 1939 play or musical by Clarence Day.