This Happy Breed

A Sweeping Panorama of Living

19441h 51m7.1(65 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.

This Happy Breed (1944) is a drama film directed by David Lean. It stars Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, and Amy Veness. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 65 votes.

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Director

David Lean

Cast

Robert Newton

Frank Gibbons

Celia Johnson

Ethel Gibbons

Amy Veness

Mrs. Flint

Alison Leggatt

Aunt Sylvia

Stanley Holloway

Bob Mitchell

John Mills

Billy Mitchell

Kay Walsh

Queenie Gibbons

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Happy Breed

Where can I watch This Happy Breed?

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Who stars in This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed stars Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Amy Veness, and Alison Leggatt, and was directed by David Lean.

How long is This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.

When did This Happy Breed come out?

This Happy Breed was released in 1944.

What genre is This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed is a drama film.

Is This Happy Breed worth watching?

This Happy Breed holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.