Movie

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

“Every boy needs a mother... even if Dad has to marry her!”

★ 6.0(37)19632h 0m

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Vincente Minnelli
Release date: 1963-03-27
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Venice Productions

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About The Courtship of Eddie's Father

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is a 1963 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Glenn Ford, Shirley Jones and Stella Stevens. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Courtship of Eddie's Father in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.

Cast

Glenn Ford

Tom Corbett

Shirley Jones

Elizabeth Marten

Stella Stevens

Dollye Daly

Ron Howard

Eddie Corbett

Dina Merrill

Rita Behrens

Roberta Sherwood

Mrs. Livingston

Jerry Van Dyke

Norman Jones

Carol Andreson

Cigarette Girl (uncredited)

Ellen Atterbury

Millie (uncredited)

Christopher Barrey

Child Party Guest (uncredited)

Leslie Barringer

Mike (uncredited)

John Barton

Arcade Patron (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

widowersingle father

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Courtship of Eddie's Father in Australia?+

In Australia, The Courtship of Eddie's Father is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Courtship of Eddie's Father on Netflix?+

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Courtship of Eddie's Father?+

The Courtship of Eddie's Father has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Courtship of Eddie's Father?+

The Courtship of Eddie's Father stars Glenn Ford, Shirley Jones, Stella Stevens, Ron Howard and Dina Merrill.

When did The Courtship of Eddie's Father come out?+

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is a 1963 movie directed by Vincente Minnelli.

What genre is The Courtship of Eddie's Father?+

The Courtship of Eddie's Father is Drama, Comedy, Romance and Family film.

Who directed The Courtship of Eddie's Father?+

The Courtship of Eddie's Father was directed by Vincente Minnelli.