

Bananas
“The Revolutionist That Shook the World With LAUGHTER!”
When a bumbling New Yorker is dumped by his activist girlfriend, he travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes involved in its latest rebellion.
Where to watch Bananas in United States
Can I watch Bananas in United States? Yes — you can stream Bananas in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Bananas there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.
Where is Bananas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, NetMovies | Amazon Video |
About Bananas
Bananas is a 1971 English-language comedy film directed by Woody Allen. The cast is led by Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalbán. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.
Bananas was produced by Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on April 28, 1971, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Woody Allen
- Writers
- Woody Allen, Mickey Rose
- Release date
- April 28, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions, United Artists
Bananas cast & crew
Bananas was directed by Woody Allen and written by Woody Allen and Mickey Rose.
The cast features Woody Allen as Fielding Mellish, Louise Lasser as Nancy, Carlos Montalbán as General Emilio M. Vargas, Nati Abascal as Yolanda, Jacobo Morales as Esposito, and Miguel Ángel Suárez as Luis.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Andrew M. Costikyan, and it was produced by Axel Anderson and Antonio Encarnacion.
Is Bananas worth watching?
Bananas holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 857 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Bananas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bananas
In United States, you can stream Bananas on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bananas

Woody Allen
Fielding Mellish

Louise Lasser
Nancy

Carlos Montalbán
General Emilio M. Vargas

Nati Abascal
Yolanda

Jacobo Morales
Esposito

Miguel Ángel Suárez
Luis

René Enríquez
Diaz

Jack Axelrod
Arroyo

Howard Cosell
Himself

Charlotte Rae
Mrs. Ruth Mellish
Stanley Ackerman
Dr. Al Mellish

Dorothi Fox
J. Edgar Hoover
Bananas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bananas in United States?
Bananas is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Bananas on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bananas is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bananas in?
Bananas is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Yiddish, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bananas?
Bananas runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
▸What is Bananas rated?
Bananas is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 857 ratings.











