The Errand Boy
“Fractures Hollywood with a Million Howls!”
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
Where to watch The Errand Boy in United States
Can I watch The Errand Boy in United States? The Errand Boy isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Errand Boy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Errand Boy
The Errand Boy is a 1961 English-language comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis. The cast is led by Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Errand Boy was produced by Jerry Lewis Productions and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 28, 1961, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Writers
- Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
- Release date
- November 28, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Jerry Lewis Productions, Paramount Pictures
The Errand Boy cast & crew
The Errand Boy was directed by Jerry Lewis and written by Jerry Lewis and Bill Richmond.
The cast features Jerry Lewis as Morty S. Tashman, Brian Donlevy as Tom 'T.P.' Paramutual, Howard McNear as Dexter Sneak, Dick Wesson as The A.D., Kathleen Freeman as Mrs. Helen Paramutual, and Robert Ivers as Young NY Director Who Argues with T.P..
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Walter Scharf, cinematography is by W. Wallace Kelley, and it was produced by Ernest D. Glucksman.
Is The Errand Boy worth watching?
The Errand Boy holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Errand Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Errand Boy
The Errand Boy 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.
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 The Errand Boy
Jerry Lewis
Morty S. Tashman
Brian Donlevy
Tom 'T.P.' Paramutual
Howard McNear
Dexter Sneak
Dick Wesson
The A.D.
Kathleen Freeman
Mrs. Helen Paramutual
Robert Ivers
Young NY Director Who Argues with T.P.
Pat Dahl
Miss Carson
Renée Taylor
Miss Giles
Rita Hayes
Singer Who Dubs Davitt
Stanley Adams
Grumpy
Isobel Elsom
Irma Paramutual
Sig Ruman
Baron Elston Carteblanche
The Errand Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Errand Boy in United States?
The Errand Boy 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 The Errand Boy in?
The Errand Boy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Errand Boy?
The Errand Boy runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Errand Boy rated?
The Errand Boy is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 58 ratings.
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