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The Courtship of Eddie's Father

1963·Movie
2h 0min
66
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Family and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Every boy needs a mother... even if Dad has to marry her!

Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.
Classic Family FilmWidower and SonFinding Love AgainInnocent PerspectiveHeartwarming StorySentimental RomanceSimple PleasuresGood-Natured Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Courtship of Eddie's Father legally?

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Courtship of Eddie's Father worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Courtship of Eddie's Father?

2 h 0 min

The Courtship of Eddie's Father runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Courtship of Eddie's Father?

Critics67
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Courtship of Eddie's Father much the same way.

What language is The Courtship of Eddie's Father in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Courtship of Eddie's Father?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Courtship of Eddie's Father in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.