The Trouble with Harry (1955)
Kernel Score: 78% · 887 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1955-09-30
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch The Trouble with Harry
- Stream: TCM
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The trouble with Harry is that he’s dead. In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.
The Trouble with Harry parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Trouble with Harry is a black comedy mystery involving a dead body found in a small town.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Involves a corpse and murder mystery premise but handled comedically without graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- John Forsythe as Sam Marlowe
- Shirley MacLaine as Jennifer Rogers
- Edmund Gwenn as Captain Wiles
- Mildred Natwick as Miss Gravely
- Mildred Dunnock as Mrs. Wiggs
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The Trouble with Harry FAQ
Is The Trouble with Harry good?
The Trouble with Harry has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 887 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Trouble with Harry?
In the US you can stream The Trouble with Harry on TCM and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Trouble with Harry OK for kids?
The Trouble with Harry is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Trouble with Harry is a black comedy mystery involving a dead body found in a small town.
What movies are like The Trouble with Harry?
If you liked The Trouble with Harry, try Sherlock Holmes, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Knives Out and The Addams Family.