

Good Sam
“He'll take the whole world...and you to his heart!”
Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Good Sam
Good Sam is a 1948 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Leo McCarey. The cast is led by Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, Ray Collins. It has a runtime of 1h 54m.
Good Sam was produced by Rainbow Productions and RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 1, 1948, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Writers
- Ken Englund, Leo McCarey, John D. Klorer
- Release date
- September 1, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Rainbow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Good Sam cast & crew
Good Sam was directed by Leo McCarey and written by Ken Englund, Leo McCarey, and John D. Klorer.
The cast features Gary Cooper as Sam Clayton, Ann Sheridan as Lucille 'Lu' Clayton, Ray Collins as Rev. Daniels, Ruth Roman as Ruthie, Louise Beavers as Chloe, and Edmund Lowe as H.C. Borden.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George Barnes and it was produced by Leo McCarey.
Is Good Sam worth watching?
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Good Sam is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Good Sam
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Cast of Good Sam

Gary Cooper
Sam Clayton

Ann Sheridan
Lucille 'Lu' Clayton

Ray Collins
Rev. Daniels

Ruth Roman
Ruthie
Louise Beavers
Chloe

Edmund Lowe
H.C. Borden

Clinton Sundberg
Mr. Nelson

Joan Lorring
Shirley Mae

Minerva Urecal
Mrs. Nelson

William Frawley
Tom

Irving Bacon
Tramp

Todd Karns
Joe Adams
Good Sam — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Good Sam in United States?
Good Sam is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Good Sam in?
Good Sam is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Good Sam?
Good Sam runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Good Sam rated?
Good Sam is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 23 ratings.











