The More the Merrier
1943, English. Directed by George Stevens.
The only picture with a DINGLE!
It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers to sublet half of her apartment, fully expecting a suitable female tenent. What she gets instead is mischievous, middle-aged Benjamin Dingle. Dingle talks her into subletting to him and then promptly sublets half of his half to young, irreverent Joe Carter - creating a situation tailor-made for comedy and romance.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The More the Merrier
The More the Merrier is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- George StevensDirector
- Jean ArthurConstance Milligan
- Joel McCreaJoe Carter
- Charles CoburnBenjamin Dingle
- Richard GainesCharles J. Pendergast
- Bruce BennettFBI Agent Evans
- Frank SullyFBI Agent Pike
- Donald DouglasFBI Agent Harding
- Clyde FillmoreSenator Noonan
- Stanley ClementsMorton Rodakiewicz
- Sam AshCommittee Member (uncredited)
- Don BarclayDrunk (uncredited)
- Brandon BeachShaving Gag (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Russell, Frank Ross, Richard Flournoy
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The More the Merrier: quick answers
Is The More the Merrier worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The More the Merrier?
The More the Merrier runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The More the Merrier have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The More the Merrier. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The More the Merrier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The More the Merrier yet.
Which OTT platform is The More the Merrier on?
The More the Merrier is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The More the Merrier?
If you liked The More the Merrier, try Walk Don't Run, Yoh! Bestie, Starting Over.
Who directed The More the Merrier?
The More the Merrier (1943) was directed by George Stevens and stars Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea, Charles Coburn.