Movie

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

“Rollicking Romantics!”

★ 6.9(140)19471h 35m

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer 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 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Good to know

Director: Irving Reis
Release date: 1947-09-01
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $5,550,000
Budget: $1,961,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer — trailer

About The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is a 1947 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Irving Reis, starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy and Shirley Temple. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 140 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Teenager Susan Turner, with a severe crush on playboy artist Richard Nugent, sneaks into his apartment to model for him and is found there by her sister Judge Margaret Turner. Threatened with jail, Nugent agrees to date Susan until the crush abates.

Cast

Cary Grant

Richard

Myrna Loy

Margaret

Shirley Temple

Susan

Rudy Vallee

Tommy

Ray Collins

Beemish

Harry Davenport

Thaddeus

Johnny Sands

Jerry

Don Beddoe

Joey

Lillian Randolph

Bessie

Veda Ann Borg

Agnes Prescott

Dan Tobin

Walters

Ransom M. Sherman

Judge Treadwell

Themes & keywords

playboy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer 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 The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer on Netflix?+

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer?+

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer?+

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer stars Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Shirley Temple, Rudy Vallee and Ray Collins.

When did The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer come out?+

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is a 1947 movie directed by Irving Reis.

What genre is The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer?+

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer?+

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer was directed by Irving Reis.