The Great Rupert (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1950, The Great Rupert is a comedy and family film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 88 minutes. “Christmas miracles do happen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.
Who’s in it. The Great Rupert stars Jimmy Durante as Mr. Louie Amendola, Terry Moore as Rosalinda Amendola, Tom Drake as Peter 'Pete' Dingle and Frank Orth as Mr. Frank Dingle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Great Rupert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Great Rupert page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Rupert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Rupert (1950)?
- In US, The Great Rupert is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Great Rupert worth watching?
- The Great Rupert holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Rupert?
- The Great Rupert stars Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, Tom Drake, Frank Orth and Sara Haden.
- When was The Great Rupert released?
- The Great Rupert was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.