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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

1948Movie1 h 34 minNR

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes86%76%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Looks like the Blandings will have no heating problem!

An advertising executive dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems.

Feels like

  • Classic Slapstick Comedy
  • Suburban Nightmare
  • Post-War America
  • Family-Oriented
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Home Renovation
  • Rural vs Urban
  • Nostalgic
  • Property Ownership

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
H. C. Potter
Written by
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama, Eric Hodgins
Produced by
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Music by
C. Bakaleinikoff, Leigh Harline

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 25, 1948 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released
March 25, 1948
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Ask a Stupid Question..., Based on a True Story, Big Fancy House +9

  • Ask a Stupid Question...
  • Based on a True Story
  • Big Fancy House
  • Bland-Name Product
  • Bookends
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Crazy Jealous Guy
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Ethnic Menial Labor
  • Shockingly Expensive Bill
  • Let's Meet the Meat
  • Failed a Spot Check

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?"

Questions about Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?

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.

What tropes does Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House use?

Ask a Stupid Question...Based on a True StoryBig Fancy HouseBland-Name ProductBookendsBreaking the Fourth WallCrazy Jealous GuyDeadpan SnarkerEthnic Menial LaborShockingly Expensive BillLet's Meet the MeatFailed a Spot Checkand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Ask a Stupid Question..., Based on a True Story, and Big Fancy House.