Movie

Living in a Big Way

“When a gal who's got curves... meets a guy who's got angles... it's loving... laughing... living in a big way!”

★ 6.0(4)19471h 44m

Living in a Big Way is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gregory La Cava
Release date: 1947-06-10
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $1,513,000
Budget: $2,839,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Living in a Big Way — trailer

About Living in a Big Way

Living in a Big Way is a 1947 movie in the Comedy and Music genres, directed by Gregory La Cava, starring Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald and Charles Winninger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Living in a Big Way in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A World War II pilot (Gene Kelly) comes home to a bride (Marie McDonald) who, spoiled by her father (Charles Winninger), now wants a divorce.

Cast

Gene Kelly

Leo Gogarty

Marie McDonald

Margo Morgan

Charles Winninger

D. Rutherford Morgan

Phyllis Thaxter

Peggy Randall

Spring Byington

Mrs. Minerva Alsop Morgan

Jean Adair

Abigail Morgan

Clinton Sundberg

Everett Hanover Smythe

John Warburton

Skippy' Stuart Simms

William Phillips

Schultz

Bernadene Hayes

Dolly

John Alexander

Attorney Ambridge

Phyllis Kennedy

Annie Pearl, the Maid

Themes & keywords

dancinghomelessnessmusicaldivorce

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Living in a Big Way in Canada?+

In Canada, Living in a Big Way is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Living in a Big Way on Netflix?+

Living in a Big Way is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Living in a Big Way?+

Living in a Big Way has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Living in a Big Way?+

Living in a Big Way stars Gene Kelly, Marie McDonald, Charles Winninger, Phyllis Thaxter and Spring Byington.

When did Living in a Big Way come out?+

Living in a Big Way is a 1947 movie directed by Gregory La Cava.

What genre is Living in a Big Way?+

Living in a Big Way is Comedy and Music film.

Who directed Living in a Big Way?+

Living in a Big Way was directed by Gregory La Cava.