The Mating Game (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1959, The Mating Game is a comedy and romance film directed by George Marshall, running about 96 minutes. “Filmed on location in the haystack!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tax collector Lorenzo Charlton comes to the Larkins' farm to ask why Pop Larkins hasn't paid his back taxes. Charlton has to stay for a day to try to estimate the income from the farm, but it isn't easy to calculate when the farmer has such a lovely daughter.
Who’s in it. The Mating Game stars Debbie Reynolds as Mariette Larkin, Tony Randall as Lorenzo Charlton, Paul Douglas as Pop Larkin and Una Merkel as Ma Larkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Mating Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mating Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mating Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mating Game (1959)?
- In US, The Mating Game is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mating Game worth watching?
- The Mating Game holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mating Game?
- The Mating Game stars Debbie Reynolds, Tony Randall, Paul Douglas, Una Merkel and Fred Clark.
- When was The Mating Game released?
- The Mating Game was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.