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Harvey

1950Movie1 h 44 minNR

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic797.6Rotten Tomatoes88%92%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about family and the mind.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!

The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.

Feels like

  • Whimsical Comedy
  • Invisible Friend
  • Kindness & Acceptance
  • Family Reconciliation
  • Quirky Characters
  • Heartwarming
  • Timeless Classic
  • Hopeful

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Henry Koster
Written by
Oscar Brodney, Myles Connolly
Produced by
John Beck
Music by
Frank Skinner

Everyone

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Facts

December 4, 1950 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
December 4, 1950
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
58 countries

Tropes

Accessory-Wearing Cartoon Animal, The Tape Knew You Would Say That, Visible Invisibility +9

  • Accessory-Wearing Cartoon Animal
  • The Tape Knew You Would Say That
  • Visible Invisibility
  • Wide-Eyed Idealist
  • Not-So-Imaginary Friend
  • We Want Our Jerk Back!
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Repeating So the Audience Can Hear
  • Character as Himself
  • The Alcoholic
  • Spooky Painting
  • Comically Missing the Point

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Harvey?"

Questions about Harvey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harvey?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Harvey from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Harvey worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 79).

Is Harvey okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Harvey make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Harvey?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Harvey use?

Accessory-Wearing Cartoon AnimalThe Tape Knew You Would Say ThatVisible InvisibilityWide-Eyed IdealistNot-So-Imaginary FriendWe Want Our Jerk Back!Screw This, I'm Outta Here!Repeating So the Audience Can HearCharacter as HimselfThe AlcoholicSpooky PaintingComically Missing the Pointand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Accessory-Wearing Cartoon Animal, The Tape Knew You Would Say That, and Visible Invisibility.