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This Happy Breed

1944 · 1h 51m · Released

PG Drama

A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.1 The Movie Database
7.3 IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream This Happy Breed

Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel, Darkroom, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

This Happy Breed (1944) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
British Film - This Happy Breed (1944) Clip 1

Top cast and crew

David Lean Director
Robert Newton Frank Gibbons
Celia Johnson Ethel Gibbons
Amy Veness Mrs. Flint
Alison Leggatt Aunt Sylvia
Stanley Holloway Bob Mitchell
John Mills Billy Mitchell
Kay Walsh Queenie Gibbons
EE Eileen Erskine Vi Gibbons
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Frequently asked questions about This Happy Breed

Where can I watch This Happy Breed in the United States?

This Happy Breed is available to stream on Criterion Channel, Darkroom, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch This Happy Breed for free?

This Happy Breed streams free with ads in the United States on Darkroom, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed scores 7.1 on The Movie Database and 7.3 on IMDb.

Who stars in This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed stars Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Amy Veness, Alison Leggatt, and Stanley Holloway. David Lean is the director.

How long is This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).

When did This Happy Breed come out?

This Happy Breed was released on May 28, 1944.

Which studio made This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed was produced by Cineguild, Two Cities Films, and J. Arthur Rank Organisation in the United Kingdom.

What was the budget for This Happy Breed?

This Happy Breed was made on a budget of $900,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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