Movie

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

“The Uproarious Movie From The Big Best-Seller!”

★ 6.2(84)19601h 52m

Please Don't Eat the Daisies is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Charles Walters
Release date: 1960-03-31
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $5,150,000
Budget: $1,775,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Euterpe Productions

Please Don't Eat the Daisies — trailer

About Please Don't Eat the Daisies

Please Don't Eat the Daisies is a 1960 movie in the Comedy, Family and Romance genres, directed by Charles Walters, starring Doris Day, David Niven and Janis Paige. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 84 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Please Don't Eat the Daisies in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Drama critic Larry Mackay, his wife Kate and their four sons move from their crowded Manhattan apartment to an old house in the country. While housewife Kate settles into suburban life, Larry continues to enjoy the theater and party scene of New York.

Cast

Doris Day

Kate Mackay

David Niven

Larry Mackay

Janis Paige

Deborah Vaughn

Spring Byington

Suzie Robinson

Richard Haydn

Alfred North

Patsy Kelly

Maggie

Jack Weston

Joe Positano

John Harding

Norman McQuarry

Margaret Lindsay

Mona James

Carmen Phillips

Mary Smith

Mary Patton

Mrs. Hunter

Charles Herbert

David Mackay

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Please Don't Eat the Daisies in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Please Don't Eat the Daisies is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Please Don't Eat the Daisies on Netflix?+

Please Don't Eat the Daisies is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Please Don't Eat the Daisies?+

Please Don't Eat the Daisies has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Please Don't Eat the Daisies?+

Please Don't Eat the Daisies stars Doris Day, David Niven, Janis Paige, Spring Byington and Richard Haydn.

When did Please Don't Eat the Daisies come out?+

Please Don't Eat the Daisies is a 1960 movie directed by Charles Walters.

What genre is Please Don't Eat the Daisies?+

Please Don't Eat the Daisies is Comedy, Family and Romance film.

Who directed Please Don't Eat the Daisies?+

Please Don't Eat the Daisies was directed by Charles Walters.