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Bundle of Joy

1956Movie1 h 38 minNR

55
DecentGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Full of love, songs, laughs and surprises!

Kitschy musical remake of "Bachelor Mother". Debbie Reynolds plays an over-eager clerk in a large department store and Eddie Fisher plays the boss' son. After getting fired from her job, she finds an adorable baby on the steps of the foundling home and the folks inside mistake her for the mother. Fisher, well-meaning, but obtuse, tries to help her out with the baby, and the buds of romance begin to appear. Meanwhile old Merlin, the owner of the store, thinks he just might be a grandfather...

Feels like

  • Kitschy Musical Romance
  • Wholesome 1950s Charm
  • Debbie Reynolds Performance
  • Lighthearted Comedy of Errors
  • Nostalgic Hollywood Golden Age
  • Campy & Sweet
  • Department Store Setting
  • Adorable Baby Plot Device

Cast

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Directed by
Norman Taurog
Produced by
Edmund Grainger

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Facts

December 12, 1956 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
December 12, 1956
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bundle of Joy?"

Questions about Bundle of Joy

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Where can I stream Bundle of Joy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bundle of Joy 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 Bundle of Joy worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6).

Is Bundle of Joy okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Bundle of Joy good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Bundle of Joy make me laugh?

Light

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