Harvey
📖 Synopsis
The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The Wonderful Pulitzer Prize Play … becomes one of the Great Motion Pictures of our Time!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
James StewartElwood P. Dowd
Josephine HullVeta Louise Simmons
Peggy DowMiss Kelly
Charles DrakeDr. Sanderson
Cecil KellawayDr. Chumley
Victoria HorneMyrtle Mae Simmons
Jesse WhiteWilson
William H. LynnJudge Gaffney (as William Lynn)
Wallace FordThe Taxi Driver
Nana BryantMrs. Hazel Chumley🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Harvey about?
- The story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.
- Who directed Harvey?
- Harvey was directed by Henry Koster.
- When was Harvey released?
- Harvey was released on December 4, 1950.
- How long is Harvey?
- Harvey has a runtime of 1h 44m.
- Where can I track Harvey?
- You can track Harvey on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












