Movie

Harvey

“The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!”

★ 7.7(683)19501h 44m

Harvey is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Harvey

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Good to know

Director: Henry Koster
Release date: 1950-12-04
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

Harvey — trailer

About Harvey

Harvey is a 1950 movie in the Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Henry Koster, starring James Stewart, Josephine Hull and Peggy Dow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 683 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Harvey in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.

Cast

James Stewart

Elwood P. Dowd

Josephine Hull

Veta Louise Simmons

Peggy Dow

Miss Kelly

Charles Drake

Dr. Sanderson

Cecil Kellaway

Dr. Chumley

Victoria Horne

Myrtle Mae Simmons

Jesse White

Wilson

William H. Lynn

Judge Gaffney (as William Lynn)

Wallace Ford

The Taxi Driver

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Hazel Chumley

Grayce Mills

Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet (as Grace Mills)

Clem Bevans

Mr. Herman Shimelplatzer

Themes & keywords

sanatoriumbased on play or musicalimaginary friendmental institutionblack and whitepolice officerrabbitmental illnessscrewball comedycommitmentbrother sister relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Harvey in Canada?+

In Canada, Harvey is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Harvey on Netflix?+

Harvey is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Harvey?+

Harvey has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Harvey?+

Harvey stars James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow, Charles Drake and Cecil Kellaway.

When did Harvey come out?+

Harvey is a 1950 movie directed by Henry Koster.

What genre is Harvey?+

Harvey is Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed Harvey?+

Harvey was directed by Henry Koster.