The Trouble with Harry
PG

The Trouble with Harry

A different kind of kick-the-bucket comedy!

1955 • 99 min • Comedy · Mystery

Synopsis

In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.

Our family guide

Best from age 10
70
Movie Knight Score
920 reviews
  • 70 Audience · 920 · 100%

In a quiet Vermont village, a dead body causes comical chaos as several quirky residents try to discreetly bury it, each believing they are responsible. This dark comedy follows their bumbling attempts and unexpected discoveries.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Discreet handling of a dead body
  • Some mild romantic interest
  • Alcohol is consumed socially

What it models well

  • Cooperation and community spirit
  • Finding love unexpectedly
  • Resourcefulness

Talk about it after

  • Different perspectives on a tricky situation
  • Why people might hide things from each other
  • How small communities work together

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Top billed cast

Director: Alfred Hitchcock • Crew: John Michael Hayes

Trailers & clips

The Trouble with Harry (1955) | Original Trailer

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