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The Great Rupert (1950) – Watch online

  • 5.7 (31)
  • 1950
  • 1 h 28 min

« Christmas miracles do happen »

Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.

Director Irving Pichel

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The Great Rupert synopsis

Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.

The Great Rupert cast

Jimmy DuranteMr. Louie AmendolaTerry MooreRosalinda AmendolaTom DrakePeter 'Pete' DingleFrank OrthMr. Frank DingleSara HadenMrs. Katie DingleQueenie SmithMrs. AmendolaChick ChandlerPhil DavisJimmy ConlinJoe MahoneyRupertHimself the SquirrelHugh SandersMulliganDon BeddoeMr. HaggertyFrank CadyMr. Taney - Tax InvestigatorCandy CandidoMolineri - FloristClancy CooperPolice Lt. SaundersHarold GoodwinCallahan - F.B.I. ManLester DorrEddie, the Bartender (uncredited)

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About the movie The Great Rupert

The Great Rupert is a movie (family and comedy) directed by Irving Pichel, released in 1950. Production countries: United States. Its cast includes Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore and Tom Drake. It was released in theaters in the United States on March 1, 1950. The movie runs 1 h 28 min. It has an average rating of 5.7/10 from 31 TMDB user votes.

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Where to watch The Great Rupert online?

In the United States, The Great Rupert is available with a subscription on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, for free on JustWatch TV, Hoopla and FlixHouse, for free with ads on The Roku Channel, Plex and Plex Channel, to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies, to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). The version (dubbed or subtitled) depends on the platform.

How long is The Great Rupert?

The Great Rupert runs 1 h 28 min (88 minutes).

Who directed The Great Rupert?

The Great Rupert was directed by Irving Pichel.

When did The Great Rupert come out?

The Great Rupert was released in the United States on March 1, 1950.

Who stars in The Great Rupert?

The lead roles are played by Jimmy Durante (Mr. Louie Amendola), Terry Moore (Rosalinda Amendola), Tom Drake (Peter 'Pete' Dingle), Frank Orth (Mr. Frank Dingle), Sara Haden (Mrs. Katie Dingle).

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