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Sitting Pretty

7.119481h 23mMovieComedy

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…

DirectorWalter Lang
WriterF. Hugh Herbert
ProducerSamuel G. Engel

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Walter Lang

RYRobert Young
Robert Young
Harry King
MOMaureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara
Tacey King
CWClifton Webb
Clifton Webb
Lynn Belvedere
RHRichard Haydn
Richard Haydn
Clarence Appleton
LALouise Allbritton
Louise Allbritton
Edna Philby
RSRandy Stuart
Randy Stuart
Peggy
EBEd Begley
Ed Begley
Horatio J. Hammond
LO
Larry Olsen
Larry King
JRJohn Russell
John Russell
Bill Philby
BLBetty Lynn
Betty Lynn
Ginger
WRWillard Robertson
Willard Robertson
Mr. Ashcroft
CACharles Arnt
Charles Arnt
Mr. Taylor (uncredited)

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Sitting Pretty — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sitting Pretty?

Sitting Pretty isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sitting Pretty on Netflix?

No, Sitting Pretty is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Sitting Pretty on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sitting Pretty isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Sitting Pretty for free?

Sitting Pretty isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to Sitting Pretty?

Yes — Sitting Pretty is followed by Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949) in the Mr. Belvedere Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sitting Pretty?

Sitting Pretty is the first film in the Mr. Belvedere Collection.

Is Sitting Pretty part of a trilogy?

Yes — Sitting Pretty is part of a trilogy, alongside Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949) and Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell (1951).

How many movies are in the Mr. Belvedere Collection?

There are 3 films in the Mr. Belvedere Collection: Sitting Pretty (1948), Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949) and Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell (1951).