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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·Jack Rose
ProducerJack Rose

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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 and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Houseboat on Netflix?

No, Houseboat is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Britbox and Hoopla.

Is Houseboat on Amazon Prime Video?

Houseboat 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 Houseboat for free?

Houseboat is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.