Review of Houseboat (1958) by Donna R — 16 Sep 2008

Sophia sizzles and wins over Grant and his kids.

This review of Houseboat (1958) was written by Donna R on 16 Sep 2008.

Houseboat has generally received positive reviews.

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By Margarita S (286) on 30 May 2017

Perhaps this isn't one of Grant's best outings, but it's certainly a classic, warm, feel-good romance with realistic reactions out of a rather…

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By Sarah G (848) on 21 Jul 2008

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By Linda S (229) on 17 Jul 2008

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By Manny C (1,251) on 06 Oct 2008

If you're gonna make your American screen debut, why not alongside Cary Grant? Thats what Sophia Loren did in this charming little movie…

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By Tracey C (386) on 13 Apr 2009

This Oscar-nominated film has the legendary Cary Grant as a government attorney who can't seem to shake his bad fortune.Living on a houseboat.Widowed…

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By Sarah P (975) on 01 Feb 2008

Sophia Loren is one of my best favorite actress and she was so beautiful in this movie. I thought the movie was funny and romantic…

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By Whitney S (87) on 10 Mar 2011

A cute and funny 50's romantic comedy that makes yourself somewhat want to become a maid to three children on a houseboat…

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By Antonello F (46) on 28 Jul 2008

Fun movie with a more modern plot and script…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 06 Feb 2015

As much as I like old movies, this one just missed the mark for me. I didn't find the story interesting nor was the humor funny to me…

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By Duane B (82) on 30 Apr 2009

Very funny film with a much younger Sophia Loren, This was their second film together but much better than the first…

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