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Harvey

1950 · 104 min · Director: Henry Koster

Harvey (1950) is a comedy, directed by Henry Koster. It stars James Stewart and Josephine Hull. The 104-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.

What Harvey Is About

Henry Koster's 1950 film follows a gentle man who says his friend is an invisible rabbit. His sister is embarrassed by him. She tries to have him committed. The film never shows the rabbit; the narrative holds kindness above sanity. James Stewart leads. It is adapted from a stage play. Josephine Hull won an Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like soft classic comedy. Who it's not for: viewers uncomfortable with a light treatment of psychiatric institutions; the film keeps it on comic ground.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harvey about?

Henry Koster's 1950 film follows a gentle man who says his friend is an invisible rabbit. His sister is embarrassed by him.

Where can I watch Harvey?

Harvey is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Harvey?

Harvey runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).

When did Harvey come out?

Harvey was released in 1950.

Who directed Harvey?

Harvey was directed by Henry Koster.

Who stars in Harvey?

Harvey stars James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow, Charles Drake.

What is Harvey's rating?

Harvey holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.

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