The Happiest Millionaire

It's the happiest musical of the year!

1967 • 169 min • Comedy · Drama · Family · Music

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Synopsis

A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, tires of the unusual antics of her father--especially since the nice young men around town all fear him. Wouldn't you fear a father-in-law that keeps alligators for pets and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes?

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

41 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 57%
69 Audience · 40 · 43%

An eccentric Philadelphia millionaire, his daughter, and their new Irish butler navigate life, love, and a house full of unusual pets. Daughter Cordelia longs for a normal romance despite her father's antics, including keeping alligators. This musical comedy offers lighthearted family fun.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Very mild comic peril
Brief smoking/drinking

What it models well

Embracing individuality
Family bonds
Finding love

Talk about it after

What makes a family unique?
Dealing with quirky relatives
Following your heart in love

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Top billed cast

Director: Norman Tokar • Crew: AJ Carothers

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172 minutes. Why? When all is said and done, the run time is the main reason why I rate this low. With that said, I literally had to spend a good amount of time deciding what rating I was going to give it. On the one hand, sure it lasts for way too long but never once, to be honest, did it drag or did I feel seriously bored.…
r96sk, TMDB Community