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The Catered Affair

1956Movie1 h 34 minNR

Drama
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes17%70%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes17%70%

Summary

An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Richard Brooks
Written by
Gore Vidal
Produced by
Sam Zimbalist
Music by
André Previn

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Facts

June 14, 1956 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released
June 14, 1956
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Catered Affair?"

Questions about The Catered Affair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Catered Affair?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Catered Affair from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Catered Affair worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is The Catered Affair okay for kids?

NRStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Catered Affair plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Catered Affair good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.