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When Tom Winston's (Cary Grant) estranged wife dies in a sudden accident, he's left alone to raise their three children. Problem is, Elizabeth, David and Robert Winston haven't seen hide nor hair of their father in ages, and they aren't about to let him play the perfect parent now. Tom has to win his bratty brood's respect .. Read more

Starring	Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer, Harry Guardino
Director	Melville Shavelson
Genres	Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance

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- Widower Grant takes his kids in tow and shacks up in a new floating domicile to find romance with maid Loren, who... read more on Time Out
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  Tom Winston (Grant) is...
  
  Tom Winston (Grant) is a widower trying to get to know his children after prolonged absences due to work. When his 7 year old son, Robert, brings home Cinzia (... read more »
  
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  Perfect For A Rainy Afternoon
  
  Cary Grant plays a widower and father of three unruly children. when one evening Sophia Loren enters their lives and gets hired as the families maid. Things ... read more »
  
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  - 09 May 2012 at 23:53
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  Beautiful Couple - Rom Com Magic
  
  Stunningly good looking leading pair. True screen presence in spades here. You can see why Cary Grant fell for the bombshell from Naples.
  
  I love the ... read more »
  
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  - 24 Mar 2012 at 10:00
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  house boat
  
  THis was funny and romantic,also touching made me laugh
  
  .It was a good insight into real life after losing a parent .
  
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  - 02 Nov 2011 at 08:20
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  Rather disappointing
  
  Although Grant and Loren are major stars, the film itself was rather disappointing in that the children's issues regarding pain and distress are presented ... read more »
  
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  - 27 May 2011 at 16:20
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  Houseboat
  
  This is a very enjoyable 'feel-good' film.
  
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- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 06 Feb 2011 at 23:03
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  Float on Water
  
  What a fab movie. Cary Grant and Sophia Loren were great in this. I was completely drawn to the three children. It's been a long time since I watched such a... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
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  - Rochester, Kent
  - 30 Sep 2010 at 19:17
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  Old fashioned rom com
  
  If you like a good old fashioned gentle romantic comedy the you'll like this. Cary Grant and Sophia Loren make a handsome couple and for a change its a ... read more »
  
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  - Newport Pagnell
  - 12 Aug 2010 at 18:30
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  Good old fashioned viewing
  
  This is what films should be like, great viewing and leaves you feeling good. Great way to relax and chill out.
  
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  - Bristol
  - 21 May 2010 at 20:23
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  Pleasant to watch
  
  Almost a fairy tale but a pleasant way to spend an evening
  
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  - 11 Mar 2010 at 16:31
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  Good Old Movie
  
  Well I just like old movies, and this is worth watching.
  
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  - 08 Apr 2009 at 00:11
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  Tom Winston (Grant) is...
  
  Tom Winston (Grant) is a widower trying to get to know his children after prolonged absences due to work. When his 7 year old son, Robert, brings home Cinzia (... read more »
  
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  - KATHERINEofARROGANCEe
  - 13 reviews
  - HARROW
  - 24 Apr 2004 at 11:08
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  Houseboat
  
  Absolutely lovely film. Saw it a few years ago and wanted to see it again. So glad I did. Would recommend it to anyone.
  
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- - tinny1
  - Buckinghamshire
  - 03 Jan 2006 at 15:41
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  Float on Water
  
  What a fab movie. Cary Grant and Sophia Loren were great in this. I was completely drawn to the three children. It's been a long time since I watched such a... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
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  - Rochester, Kent
  - 30 Sep 2010 at 19:17
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  '50's fun
  
  Good example of 1950's family values. Thin Walt Disney story but very good to see young Sofia.
  
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  - 12 Nov 2004 at 22:07
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  Good Old Movie
  
  Well I just like old movies, and this is worth watching.
  
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  - Doncaster
  - 08 Apr 2009 at 00:11
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  Houseboat
  
  This is a very enjoyable 'feel-good' film.
  
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- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 06 Feb 2011 at 23:03
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  houseboat
  
  Houseboat. A different way of living but not for me.
  
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- - wiselady1950
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  - Ilfracombe, Devon
  - 16 Mar 2009 at 17:36
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  Pleasant to watch
  
  Almost a fairy tale but a pleasant way to spend an evening
  
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  - 11 Mar 2010 at 16:31
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  Good old fashioned viewing
  
  This is what films should be like, great viewing and leaves you feeling good. Great way to relax and chill out.
  
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  - Bristol
  - 21 May 2010 at 20:23
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  Old fashioned rom com
  
  If you like a good old fashioned gentle romantic comedy the you'll like this. Cary Grant and Sophia Loren make a handsome couple and for a change its a ... read more »
  
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  - Newport Pagnell
  - 12 Aug 2010 at 18:30

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  When Tom Winston's (Cary Grant) estranged wife dies in a sudden accident, he's left alone to raise their three children. Problem is, Elizabeth, David and Robert Winston haven't seen hide nor hair of their father in ages, and they aren't about to let him play the perfect parent now. Tom has to win ...