

The Cocoanuts
“Paramount's All Talking Musicomedy Sensation”
During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.
Where to watch The Cocoanuts in United States
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Where is The Cocoanuts streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Kanopy, JustWatch TV, Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JustWatch TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Germany | JustWatch TV | — |
| France | Molotov TV, JustWatch TV | — |
| Spain | JustWatch TV | — |
| Brazil | JustWatch TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |
About The Cocoanuts
The Cocoanuts is a 1929 English-language comedy and music film directed by Robert Florey and Joseph Santley. The cast is led by Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Kanopy, JustWatch TV.
The Cocoanuts was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 23, 1929, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Florey, Joseph Santley
- Writers
- Morrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman
- Release date
- May 23, 1929
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Cocoanuts cast & crew
The Cocoanuts was directed by Robert Florey and Joseph Santley and written by Morrie Ryskind and George S. Kaufman.
The cast features Groucho Marx as Hammer, Harpo Marx as Red, Chico Marx as Pastrami, Zeppo Marx as Jamison, Oscar Shaw as Bob Adams, and Mary Eaton as Polly Potter.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by George J. Folsey and it was produced by Walter Wanger.
Is The Cocoanuts worth watching?
The Cocoanuts holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 125 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, The Cocoanuts is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Cocoanuts
In United States, you can stream The Cocoanuts on Philo, Kanopy, JustWatch TV, Darkroom, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Cocoanuts

Groucho Marx
Hammer

Harpo Marx
Red

Chico Marx
Pastrami

Zeppo Marx
Jamison

Oscar Shaw
Bob Adams

Mary Eaton
Polly Potter

Cyril Ring
Harvey Yates

Kay Francis
Penelope

Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Potter

Basil Ruysdael
Detective Hennessy

Barton MacLane
Bather

Dolores Hope
The Cocoanuts — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cocoanuts in United States?
The Cocoanuts is streaming on Philo, Kanopy, JustWatch TV, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is The Cocoanuts on Philo?
Yes — The Cocoanuts is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is The Cocoanuts in?
The Cocoanuts is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cocoanuts?
The Cocoanuts runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is The Cocoanuts rated?
The Cocoanuts is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 125 ratings.











