Houseboat
“It All Happens Happily on a Heaven of a Houseboat!”
An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Where to watch Houseboat in United States
Britbox Apple TV Channel 
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Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Houseboat there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Houseboat streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Britbox Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
About Houseboat
Houseboat is a 1958 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Melville Shavelson. The cast is led by Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Martha Hyer. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Hoopla.
Houseboat was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 19, 1958. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Writers
- Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, Betsy Drake
- Release date
- November 19, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
Houseboat cast & crew
Houseboat was directed by Melville Shavelson and written by Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, and Betsy Drake.
The cast features Cary Grant as Tom Winters, Sophia Loren as Cinzia Zaccardi, Martha Hyer as Carolyn Gibson, Harry Guardino as Angelo Donatello, Eduardo Ciannelli as Arturo Zaccardi, and Murray Hamilton as Capt. Alan Wilson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Duning, cinematography is by Ray June, and it was produced by Jack Rose.
Is Houseboat worth watching?
Houseboat holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 199 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Houseboat is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Houseboat
In United States, you can stream Houseboat on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Houseboat
Cary Grant
Tom Winters
Sophia Loren
Cinzia Zaccardi
Martha Hyer
Carolyn Gibson
Harry Guardino
Angelo Donatello
Eduardo Ciannelli
Arturo Zaccardi
Murray Hamilton
Capt. Alan Wilson
Mimi Gibson
Elizabeth Winters
Paul Petersen
David Winters
Charles Herbert
Robert Winters
Werner Klemperer
Harold Messner
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Farnsworth
John Litel
Mr. William Farnsworth
Houseboat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Houseboat in United States?
Houseboat is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Houseboat on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — Houseboat is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Houseboat in?
Houseboat is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Houseboat?
Houseboat runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Houseboat rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 199 ratings.
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