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The More the Merrier

7.019431h 44mMovieComedyRomance

It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers to sublet half of her apartment, fully…

DirectorGeorge Stevens
WritersRobert Russell·Frank Ross
ProducerGeorge Stevens

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by George Stevens

JAJean Arthur
Jean Arthur
Constance Milligan
JMJoel McCrea
Joel McCrea
Joe Carter
CCCharles Coburn
Charles Coburn
Benjamin Dingle
RGRichard Gaines
Richard Gaines
Charles J. Pendergast
BBBruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
FBI Agent Evans
FSFrank Sully
Frank Sully
FBI Agent Pike
DDDonald Douglas
Donald Douglas
FBI Agent Harding
CFClyde Fillmore
Clyde Fillmore
Senator Noonan
SCStanley Clements
Stanley Clements
Morton Rodakiewicz
SASam Ash
Sam Ash
Committee Member (uncredited)
DBDon Barclay
Don Barclay
Drunk (uncredited)
BB
Brandon Beach
Shaving Gag (uncredited)

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The More the Merrier — streaming FAQ

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The More the Merrier isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The More the Merrier on Netflix?

No, The More the Merrier is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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The More the Merrier isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.