Palooka (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 1.8
Released in 1934, Palooka is a comedy and music film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Joe Palooka is a naive young man whose father Pete was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him.
Who’s in it. Palooka stars Jimmy Durante as Knobby Walsh, Lupe Vélez as Nina Madero, Stuart Erwin as Joe Palooka and Marjorie Rambeau as Mayme Palooka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.8/10, Palooka has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palooka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palooka tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palooka (1934)?
- In US, Palooka is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Palooka worth watching?
- Palooka holds an audience score of 1.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Palooka?
- Palooka stars Jimmy Durante, Lupe Vélez, Stuart Erwin, Marjorie Rambeau and Thelma Todd.
- When was Palooka released?
- Palooka was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.