Pepe (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1960, Pepe is a comedy and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 192 minutes. “A New Excitement in Screen Entertainment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.
Who’s in it. Pepe stars Cantinflas as Pepe, Dan Dailey as Ted Holt, Shirley Jones as Suzie Murphy and Carlos Montalbán as Rodriguez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Pepe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pepe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pepe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pepe (1960)?
- In US, Pepe is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pepe worth watching?
- Pepe holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Pepe?
- Pepe stars Cantinflas, Dan Dailey, Shirley Jones, Carlos Montalbán and Vicki Trickett.
- When was Pepe released?
- Pepe was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 192 minutes.