High Time

A widowed author, Bob "Sputnik" Stevens, finds himself facing a life crisis as his daughters grow up and move out. In an effort to recapture his youth and find new purpose, he enrolls in the same Michigan State University that his youngest daughter attends. There, he navigates the challenges of being an older student among a sea of teenagers, including falling for a younger woman and dealing with the eccentricities of college life.

High Time received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some appreciated the comedic premise and Bing Crosby's performance, many found the film's humor to be dated and its plot predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its box office performance being modest.

• Bing Crosby's charm is somewhat wasted in a predictable and overly gentle comedy.

• The film struggles to find humor in its generational premise.

• Tuesday Weld offers a bright spot amidst a lackluster story.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests the film is a light, inoffensive comedy that doesn't offer much in terms of memorable moments or strong comedic punch.

The film marked the feature film directorial debut of Blake Edwards, who would go on to create the Pink Panther franchise and direct other successful comedies like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'The Pink Panther'.