It Grows on Trees (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1952, It Grows on Trees is a comedy and romance film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 84 minutes. “The wonderful story of a wish come true!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Baxters are a typical happy American family trying to live on too little money. Mrs. Polly Baxter acquires two mysterious trees that got into a nursery shipment by mistake. They turn out to be money trees. After initial problems, Polly decides to spend the money.
Who’s in it. It Grows on Trees stars Irene Dunne as Polly Baxter, Dean Jagger as Phil Baxter, Joan Evans as Diane Baxter and Richard Crenna as Ralph Bowen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, It Grows on Trees has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Grows on Trees page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Grows on Trees tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Grows on Trees (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Grows on Trees change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Grows on Trees worth watching?
- It Grows on Trees holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It Grows on Trees?
- It Grows on Trees stars Irene Dunne, Dean Jagger, Joan Evans, Richard Crenna and Edith Meiser.
- When was It Grows on Trees released?
- It Grows on Trees was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.