The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1963, English. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Every boy needs a mother... even if Dad has to marry her!
Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Vincente MinnelliDirector
- Glenn FordTom Corbett
- Shirley JonesElizabeth Marten
- Stella StevensDollye Daly
- Ron HowardEddie Corbett
- Dina MerrillRita Behrens
- Roberta SherwoodMrs. Livingston
- Jerry Van DykeNorman Jones
- Carol AndresonCigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Ellen AtterburyMillie (uncredited)
- Christopher BarreyChild Party Guest (uncredited)
- Leslie BarringerMike (uncredited)
- John BartonArcade Patron (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 March 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Gay
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father: quick answers
Is The Courtship of Eddie's Father worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Courtship of Eddie's Father have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Courtship of Eddie's Father. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Courtship of Eddie's Father yet.
Which OTT platform is The Courtship of Eddie's Father on?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
If you liked The Courtship of Eddie's Father, try Peace, Love & Misunderstanding, Chéri, Father of the Bride.
Who directed The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Glenn Ford, Shirley Jones, Stella Stevens.