The Patsy
“Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...”
Eccentric bellhop Stanley Belt is recruited unexpectedly by the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Stanley struggles to become a song-and-dance man as the team grooms him to become a star. But as the date of a high-stakes appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show grows near, they begin to fear that the only astonishing thing about Stanley is his utter lack of talent.
Where to watch The Patsy in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Patsy there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Patsy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | 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 | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Patsy
The Patsy is a 1964 English-language comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis. The cast is led by Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Patsy was produced by Paramount Pictures and Patti Enterprises and made in United States of America. It was released on June 24, 1964, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Writers
- Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
- Release date
- June 24, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Patti Enterprises
The Patsy cast & crew
The Patsy was directed by Jerry Lewis and written by Jerry Lewis and Bill Richmond.
The cast features Jerry Lewis as Stanley Belt, Ina Balin as Ellen Betz, Everett Sloane as Caryl Fergusson, Phil Harris as Chic Wymore, Keenan Wynn as Harry Silver, and Peter Lorre as Morgan Heywood.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Raksin, cinematography is by W. Wallace Kelley, and it was produced by Ernest D. Glucksman.
Is The Patsy worth watching?
The Patsy holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 60 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Patsy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Patsy
In United States, you can stream The Patsy on Kanopy, 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 Patsy
Jerry Lewis
Stanley Belt
Ina Balin
Ellen Betz
Everett Sloane
Caryl Fergusson
Phil Harris
Chic Wymore
Keenan Wynn
Harry Silver
Peter Lorre
Morgan Heywood
John Carradine
Bruce Alden
Hans Conried
Prof. Mulerr
Quinn O'Hara
Cigarette Girl
Richard Deacon
Sy Devore
Scatman Crothers
Shoeshine Boy
Del Moore
Policeman
The Patsy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Patsy in United States?
The Patsy is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Patsy on Kanopy?
Yes — The Patsy is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Patsy in?
The Patsy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Patsy?
The Patsy runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Patsy rated?
The Patsy is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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