- Actors: Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer, Harry Guardino, Eduardo Ciannelli
- Directors: Melville Shavelson
- Writers: Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, Betsy Drake
- Producers: Jack Rose
- Language English, Italian
- Classification: U
- Studio: Paramount
- VHS Release Date: 7 Sep 1992
- Run Time: 110 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CM10
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,066 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Cary Grant has few opportunities in this film to be the suave urbanite seducer we know and love him for - after all he has three children, no wife and an interfering family to cope with! Having said that, he shows his unfailing comic timing and while Sophia Loren is playing as usual, Sophia Loren, there are some nice touches. She's on the run and takes a job as housekeeper, mending hearts and bringing the family together. The dance scene is well done, giving Grant some great lines and allowing Sophia to shimmy around in a tight gold frock. Of course everyone lives happily ever after and it's amusing - it's just not one of his best. Sophia Loren is mis-cast - you can't help thinking that Ingrid Bergman would have done it so much better - but well, has Cary Grant ever been in a stinker?
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
spoilt rich girl who longs to lead a normal life, takes up a job as a nanny/housekeeper with a widowed, wealthy businessman who doesn't know her secret...
This is the kind of film that Sleepless in Seattle and While You Were Sleeping try to be! Good as those films are, they still can't match this one. The chemistry between Cary Grant and Sophia Loren is amazing (according to Hollywood gossip it spilled over into real life too!), the comedy is timed to perfection and the lavish sets and wardrobe is impeccable as always in those days. If you love the old style romantic comedies, you won't be disappointed!
This is the kind of film that Sleepless in Seattle and While You Were Sleeping try to be! Good as those films are, they still can't match this one. The chemistry between Cary Grant and Sophia Loren is amazing (according to Hollywood gossip it spilled over into real life too!), the comedy is timed to perfection and the lavish sets and wardrobe is impeccable as always in those days. If you love the old style romantic comedies, you won't be disappointed!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The glamourous Sophia Loren, the on-screen chemistry and the feel-good factor all combined make this a classic must have.
A little thin on the plot but other factors compensate.
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Not as good as you might think!
Having read the other reviews, I thought I was on to a typical Cary Grant Comedy winner with this purchase. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Louby Lou
Schmaltzy But Fun
A comedy romance starring Cary Grant and Sophia Loren could never be a disaster. And as someone who has had the hots for Ms Loren since puberty I have to confess bias. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Seatinthestalls
Classic love story
Cary Grant is one of my all time favourite actors who plays along side Sophia Loren in houseboat. I haven't seen this film in a long time and it was great to watch and own on dvd... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jules21
Favourite old film
Have always loved this film since I was a little girl - so pleased to have found it on Amazon.
Published 17 months ago by LP
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I remember this film when it first came out,not Cary Grant's best but still a very enjoyable film, one all the family could watch
I remember this film when it first came out,not Cary Grant's best but still a very enjoyable film, one all the family could watch
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Ar Bertrand
An Excellent Romantic Comedy,
When played this film, Loren was 23 and she already was the most beautiful woman in the world.
During the making of the film, Loren was assiduously courted by Cary Grant, who... Read more
During the making of the film, Loren was assiduously courted by Cary Grant, who... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Massimo Santilli
Great film to curl up on the sofa with coffee & chocolate!
I loved this film. It's a real rainy day, feel good film. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by A. Richards
HOUSEBOAT---A GREAT ROMANTIC COMEDY WITH THE BEAUTIFUL--SOPHIA LOREN
HOUSEBOAT,1957,colour,in cinemas 1958. Is a great romantic comedy that co-stars-CARY GRANT-as Tom Winston-SOPHIA LOREN-as Cinzia Zaccardi,and with a fine supporting cast that... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by Mr. W. J. Wright
HOUSEBOAT
I think this had a poor storyline and was not impressed with the film. dissapointing really
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by J. E. Baird
An Excellent Romantic Comedy
Director Melville Shavelson is known for directing some successful romantic comedies involving families; two divorced adults and their offspring's. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2007 by Rama Rao
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