Review of Houseboat (1958) by Raelene S — 17 Aug 2008

Luscious Sophia, love the accent, funny movie.

This review of Houseboat (1958) was written by Raelene S on 17 Aug 2008.

Houseboat has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nur S (62) on 14 Jul 2008

An old movie I love. Romantic. Funny. Bewitching. Rare. Entertaining with great cinematography. Cary Grant and Sophia Loren are beautiful together…

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By Nadja A (146) on 12 Oct 2008

Not the best cover for this. the one I have is much better…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 24 Mar 2014

Kind of creaky, but Grant and Loren make it work. Weird ass kids, though…

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By Katy C (94) on 25 Apr 2008

I loved this as a kid. Watched it every time it came on and considered it one of my favorite movies…

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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 Morris N (358) on 10 Jan 2008

Romantic, funny, charming. I'm a fan of both stars, and how could you watch this and not be a fan…

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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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By Danny S (696) on 08 Jul 2010

They dont make good old movies like this one...Cary Grant is the best actor…

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By James H (4,675) on 05 Mar 2010

63/100. Considering the stature of the two leading stars, it is a bit of a disappointment…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 05 Jan 2015

Kind of a parent trap from the wrong angle…

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