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The Human Comedy

6.219431h 58mNRMovieDramaFamily

Teenager Homer Macauley stays at home in the small town of Ithaca, California to support his family while his older brother Marcus prepares to go to war.

DirectorClarence Brown

WritersHoward Estabrook·William Saroyan

ProducerClarence Brown

Where to watch

YouTube TV

YouTube TV Kanopy

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Clarence Brown

Mickey Rooney

Frank Morgan

James Craig

Marsha Hunt

Fay Bainter

Ray Collins

Van Johnson

Marcus Macauley

Donna Reed

Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins

Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins

Ulysses Macauley

Dorothy Morris

John Craven

Ann Ayars

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The Human Comedy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Human Comedy?

The Human Comedy is streaming on YouTube TV and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Human Comedy on Netflix?

No, The Human Comedy is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and Kanopy.

Is The Human Comedy on Amazon Prime Video?

The Human Comedy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Human Comedy for free?

The Human Comedy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.