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The More the Merrier

1943Movie1 h 44 min

ComedyRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–41%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–41%

Summary

It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
George Stevens
Written by
Lewis R. Foster, Richard Flournoy, Frank Ross
Produced by
George Stevens
Music by
Morris Stoloff, Leigh Harline

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Facts

May 13, 1943 · 1 h 44 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
May 13, 1943
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Hysterical Woman, Singing in the Shower, Zany Scheme +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The More the Merrier?"

Questions about The More the Merrier

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The More the Merrier?

The RokuYouTube TV

In the United States, The More the Merrier streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The More the Merrier worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The More the Merrier okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The More the Merrier make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The More the Merrier good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The More the Merrier use?

Hysterical WomanSinging in the ShowerZany SchemeMeet CuteScrewball ComedyDelayed ReactionMarried to the JobThere Are Two Kinds of People in the WorldCloudcuckoolanderSecret DiaryLast-Name BasisMistaken for Spiesand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Hysterical Woman, Singing in the Shower, and Zany Scheme.