Harvey (1950)
Kernel Score: 86% · 673 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1950-12-04
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Harvey
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
Harvey parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Harvey is a classic comedy about a good-natured man whose invisible rabbit friend leads his family to consider having him committed.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — The main character is depicted as a habitual, amiable drinker throughout, though drinking is not shown graphically on screen.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Henry Koster
Cast
- James Stewart as Elwood P. Dowd
- Josephine Hull as Veta Louise Simmons
- Peggy Dow as Miss Kelly
- Charles Drake as Dr. Sanderson
- Cecil Kellaway as Dr. Chumley
- Victoria Horne as Myrtle Mae Simmons
- Jesse White as Wilson
- William H. Lynn as Judge Gaffney (as William Lynn)
- Wallace Ford as The Taxi Driver
- Nana Bryant as Mrs. Hazel Chumley
Harvey FAQ
Is Harvey good?
Harvey has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 673 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Harvey?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Harvey OK for kids?
Harvey is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Harvey is a classic comedy about a good-natured man whose invisible rabbit friend leads his family to consider having him committed.
What movies are like Harvey?
If you liked Harvey, try IF, A Day at the Races, Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway and The Addams Family.