3 Is a Family

1944Movie1 h 21 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

THE STORY OF A CARELESS STORK

Based on a play by Phoebe and Henry Ephron, "3 Is a Family" is a 1940s farce. Charlie Ruggles plays a hubby whose bungled business schemes force his wife to enter the workplace. The couple's daughter shows up with her twin babies in tow. Son Arthur Lake arrives with his pregnant wife. And overbearing maiden aunt Helen Broderick also decides to move in. Because his wife is away at work, poor old Charlie Ruggles is not only housekeeper, but nursemaid and servant as well.

Feels like

  • Classic 1940s Farce
  • Domestic Chaos Comedy
  • Multi-Generational Home
  • Slapstick Situations
  • Lighthearted Entertainment
  • Witty Family Antics
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Vintage Hollywood Humor
  • Feel-Good Comedy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Edward Ludwig
Produced by
Sol Lesser

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Facts

November 23, 1944 · 1 h 21 min · Comedy

Released
November 23, 1944
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is 3 Is a Family worth watching?"

Questions about 3 Is a Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 3 Is a Family worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 4.9).

Is 3 Is a Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will 3 Is a Family make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch 3 Is a Family?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.