The Happiest Millionaire

GUnited States rating19672h 49mComedy, Drama, Family
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A young Irish immigrant finds a job as a butler for a wealthy and eccentric man who owns a stable and keeps alligators as pets. The story follows the lives of the wealthy family and their daughter as they navigate life in a large estate. It is a period piece that explores the lives of people during a changing era.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Calm
This is a long period drama with traditional pacing and many scenes of dialogue. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe presence of alligators kept as pets in a conservatory.
  • Approx.SomeA bar fight occurs in a tavern.

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  1. 1What did you think about the unusual pets the wealthy man kept?
  2. 2How did the characters show courage when they had to make big decisions?
  3. 3Why do you think the father was so proud of his unique way of life?

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