The Egg and I

The Egg and I

A best seller becomes a best picture !

Directed by Chester Erskine

Produced by Universal International Pictures

1947108 min7.1 / 10

A warm, playful romantic comedy about newlyweds adjusting to rural farm life, with gentle domestic comedy and a touch of romantic tension.

World War II veteran Bob MacDonald surprises his new wife, Betty, by quitting his city job and moving them to a dilapidated farm in the country. While Betty gamely struggles with managing the crumbling house and holding off nosy neighbors and a recalcitrant pig, Bob makes plans for crops and livestock. The couple's bliss is shaken by a visit from a beautiful farm owner, who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Egg and I violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does The Egg and I end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Egg and I easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Egg and I sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Egg and I scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity4

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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