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Houseboat

6.419581h 50mMovieComedyRomance

An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.

DirectorMelville Shavelson
WritersBetsy Drake·Melville Shavelson
ProducerJack Rose

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Melville Shavelson

CGCary Grant
Cary Grant
Tom Winters
SLSophia Loren
Sophia Loren
Cinzia Zaccardi
MHMartha Hyer
Martha Hyer
Carolyn Gibson
HGHarry Guardino
Harry Guardino
Angelo Donatello
ECEduardo Ciannelli
Eduardo Ciannelli
Arturo Zaccardi
MHMurray Hamilton
Murray Hamilton
Capt. Alan Wilson
MGMimi Gibson
Mimi Gibson
Elizabeth Winters
PPPaul Petersen
Paul Petersen
David Winters
CHCharles Herbert
Charles Herbert
Robert Winters
WKWerner Klemperer
Werner Klemperer
Harold Messner
MKMadge Kennedy
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Farnsworth
JLJohn Litel
John Litel
Mr. William Farnsworth

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Houseboat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Houseboat?

Houseboat is streaming on Britbox in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Houseboat on Netflix?

No, Houseboat is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is Houseboat on Amazon Prime Video?

Houseboat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Houseboat for free?

Houseboat is available on Britbox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.