This Happy Breed
1944, English. Directed by David Lean.
A Sweeping Panorama of Living
A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch This Happy Breed
This Happy Breed is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- David LeanDirector
- Robert NewtonFrank Gibbons
- Celia JohnsonEthel Gibbons
- Amy VenessMrs. Flint
- Alison LeggattAunt Sylvia
- Stanley HollowayBob Mitchell
- John MillsBilly Mitchell
- Kay WalshQueenie Gibbons
- Eileen ErskineVi Gibbons
- John BlytheReg Gibbons
- Guy VerneySam Leadbitter
- Betty FleetwoodPhyllis Blake
- Merle TottenhamEdie
Details
- Released
- 28 May 1944
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ronald Neame, David Lean, Anthony Havelock-Allan
- Budget
- $900K
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This Happy Breed: quick answers
Is This Happy Breed worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is This Happy Breed?
This Happy Breed runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does This Happy Breed have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for This Happy Breed. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
This Happy Breed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
This Happy Breed is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is This Happy Breed on?
This Happy Breed is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Happy Breed?
If you liked This Happy Breed, try Hope and Glory, Six Minutes to Midnight, All or Nothing.
Who directed This Happy Breed?
This Happy Breed (1944) was directed by David Lean and stars Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Amy Veness.