Bottoms Up (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1934, Bottoms Up is a comedy and drama film directed by David Butler, running about 85 minutes. “For those who like to laugh and sing when tears get in their eyes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Promoter "Smoothie" King helps a pair of phonies con their way into a movie company. As Wanda heads toward stardom, she turns more and more from King toward the matinée idol. King must decide between his plans and her happiness.
Who’s in it. Bottoms Up stars Spencer Tracy as 'Smoothie' King, Pat Paterson as Wanda Gale, John Boles as Hal Reed and Sid Silvers as Spud Mosco aka Reginald Morris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Bottoms Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bottoms Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bottoms Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bottoms Up (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bottoms Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bottoms Up worth watching?
- Bottoms Up holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Bottoms Up?
- Bottoms Up stars Spencer Tracy, Pat Paterson, John Boles, Sid Silvers and Herbert Mundin.
- When was Bottoms Up released?
- Bottoms Up was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.