Movie

Sitting Pretty

“Never was a baby-sitter like this!”

★ 7.1(49)19481h 23m

Sitting Pretty is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Walter Lang
Release date: 1948-03-10
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Mr. Belvedere Collection

Sitting Pretty — trailer

About Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty is a 1948 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Walter Lang, starring Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara and Clifton Webb. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sitting Pretty in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the paper for a live-in babysitter, and the ad is answered by Lynn Belvedere. But when she arrives, she turns out to be a man. And not just any man, but a most eccentric, outrageously forthright genius with seemingly a million careers and experiences behind him.

Cast

Robert Young

Harry King

Maureen O'Hara

Tacey King

Clifton Webb

Lynn Belvedere

Richard Haydn

Mr. Clarence Appleton

Louise Allbritton

Edna Philby

Randy Stuart

Peggy

Ed Begley

Horatio J. Hammond

Larry Olsen

Larry King

John Russell

Bill Philby

Betty Lynn

Ginger

Willard Robertson

Mr. Ashcroft

Charles Arnt

Mr. Taylor (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

babysitter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sitting Pretty in United States?+

In United States, Sitting Pretty is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Sitting Pretty on Netflix?+

Sitting Pretty is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Sitting Pretty?+

Sitting Pretty has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Sitting Pretty?+

Sitting Pretty stars Robert Young, Maureen O'Hara, Clifton Webb, Richard Haydn and Louise Allbritton.

When did Sitting Pretty come out?+

Sitting Pretty is a 1948 movie directed by Walter Lang.

What genre is Sitting Pretty?+

Sitting Pretty is Comedy film.

Who directed Sitting Pretty?+

Sitting Pretty was directed by Walter Lang.