Houseboat

It All Happens Happily on a Heaven of a Houseboat!

19581h 50m6.4(202 votes)

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.

Houseboat (1958) is a comedy and romance film directed by Melville Shavelson. It stars Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, and Martha Hyer. The film runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 202 votes.

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Director

Melville Shavelson

Cast

Cary Grant

Tom Winters

Sophia Loren

Cinzia Zaccardi

Martha Hyer

Carolyn Gibson

Harry Guardino

Angelo Donatello

Eduardo Ciannelli

Arturo Zaccardi

Murray Hamilton

Capt. Alan Wilson

Mimi Gibson

Elizabeth Winters

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Who stars in Houseboat?

Houseboat stars Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer, and Harry Guardino, and was directed by Melville Shavelson.

How long is Houseboat?

Houseboat has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes.

When did Houseboat come out?

Houseboat was released in 1958.

What genre is Houseboat?

Houseboat is a comedy and romance film.

Is Houseboat worth watching?

Houseboat holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.