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Harvey

NR19501h 44mHenry Koster
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 79

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"The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!"

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.

ComedyFantasy
SanatoriumBased On Play Or MusicalImaginary FriendMental InstitutionBlack And WhitePolice OfficerRabbitMental IllnessScrewball ComedyCommitment

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harvey (1950) about?

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.

Who stars in Harvey?

Harvey stars James Stewart (Elwood P. Dowd), Josephine Hull (Veta Louise Simmons), Peggy Dow (Miss Kelly), Charles Drake (Dr. Sanderson), Cecil Kellaway (Dr. Chumley). The film was directed by Henry Koster.

How long is Harvey?

Harvey has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950. It is rated NR.

Is Harvey worth watching?

Harvey holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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