Putney Swope (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, Putney Swope is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Downey Sr., running about 84 minutes. “Don't Rock the boat… Sink it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.
Who’s in it. Putney Swope stars Arnold Johnson as Putney Swope, Stan Gottlieb as Nathan, Allen Garfield as Elias, Jr. and Archie Russell as Joker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Putney Swope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Putney Swope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Putney Swope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Putney Swope (1969)?
- In US, Putney Swope is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Putney Swope worth watching?
- Putney Swope holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Putney Swope?
- Putney Swope stars Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Archie Russell and Ramon Gordon.
- When was Putney Swope released?
- Putney Swope was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.