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The Mating Season

1951Movie1 h 41 min

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–56%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–56%

Summary

Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her for the maid she has hired for a big party they are throwing. Rather than cause any embarrassment, Ellen goes along with the charade, which leads to many complications.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Mitchell Leisen
Written by
Richard L. Breen, Walter Reisch, Charles Brackett
Produced by
Charles Brackett
Music by
Joseph J. Lilley

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Facts

January 12, 1951 · 1 h 41 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
January 12, 1951
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Mating Season worth watching?"

Questions about The Mating Season

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Is The Mating Season worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Mating Season okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Mating Season make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Mating Season good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.