Big Hearted Herbert (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1934, Big Hearted Herbert is a comedy film directed by William Keighley, running about 60 minutes. “The hit that kept Broadway laughing for one solid year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After cantankerous and miserly Herbert Kalness insults his daughter's fiance and prospective in-laws at a dinner party, Mrs. Kalness devises a scheme to teach her husband a lesson in good manners.
Who’s in it. Big Hearted Herbert stars Aline MacMahon as Elizabeth Kalness, Guy Kibbee as Herbert Kalness, Patricia Ellis as Alice Kalness and Helen Lowell as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Big Hearted Herbert has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Hearted Herbert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Hearted Herbert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Hearted Herbert (1934)?
- In US, Big Hearted Herbert is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Hearted Herbert worth watching?
- Big Hearted Herbert holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Hearted Herbert?
- Big Hearted Herbert stars Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Patricia Ellis, Helen Lowell and Phillip Reed.
- When was Big Hearted Herbert released?
- Big Hearted Herbert was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.