A Day at the Races
“Three Great Laff Stars ! . . . more gags and gals . . . more songs and dances !”
Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About A Day at the Races
A Day at the Races is a 1937 English-language comedy and music film directed by Sam Wood. The cast is led by Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Day at the Races was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on June 11, 1937, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Writers
- George Seaton, George Oppenheimer, Robert Pirosh
- Release date
- June 11, 1937
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A Day at the Races cast & crew
A Day at the Races was directed by Sam Wood and written by George Seaton, George Oppenheimer, and Robert Pirosh.
The cast features Groucho Marx as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, Chico Marx as Tony, Harpo Marx as Stuffy, Allan Jones as Gil Stewart, Maureen O'Sullivan as Judy Standish, and Margaret Dumont as Emily Upjohn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Joseph Ruttenberg, and it was produced by Sam Wood and Irving Thalberg.
Is A Day at the Races worth watching?
A Day at the Races holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 232 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, A Day at the Races is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Day at the Races
A Day at the Races isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of A Day at the Races
Groucho Marx
Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush
Chico Marx
Tony
Harpo Marx
Stuffy
Allan Jones
Gil Stewart
Maureen O'Sullivan
Judy Standish
Margaret Dumont
Emily Upjohn
Sig Ruman
Dr. Leopold X. Steinberg
Leonard Ceeley
Whitmore
Douglass Dumbrille
Morgan
Esther Muir
'Flo' Marlowe
Robert Middlemass
Sheriff
Vivien Fay
Specialty Dancer
A Day at the Races — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Day at the Races in United States?
A Day at the Races is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Day at the Races in?
A Day at the Races is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Day at the Races?
A Day at the Races runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is A Day at the Races rated?
A Day at the Races is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 232 ratings.
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