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The Life of Riley

1949Movie1 h 30 minNR

Comedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Based on the Hit Radio Show

Inspired by the popular '40s radio show of the same title, director Irving Brecher's 1949 comedy stars William Bendix as a hard-working husband-and-father with no shortage of family problems.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Comedy
  • 1940s Radio Show Adaptation
  • Working-Class Life
  • Domestic Humor
  • Nostalgic Feel-Good
  • Heartwarming
  • Situational Comedy
  • Endearing Characters

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Irving Brecher
Written by
Groucho Marx, Irving Brecher
Produced by
Irving Brecher

Everyone

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Facts

April 16, 1949 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
April 16, 1949
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Life of Riley?"

Questions about The Life of Riley

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Life of Riley?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Life of Riley from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Life of Riley worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Life of Riley okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Life of Riley make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Life of Riley?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.