Why Worry? (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1923, Why Worry? is a comedy, adventure, family and romance film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 60 minutes. “Come and See the Enormous Giant, 8ft. 9in. high, who helps Harold Quell a Revolution in Six reels of the cleverest and funniest humor imaginable.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hypochondriac vacations in the tropics for the fresh air - and finds himself in the middle of a revolution instead.
Who’s in it. Why Worry? stars Harold Lloyd as Harold Van Pelham, Jobyna Ralston as The Nurse, John Aasen as Colosso and Wallace Howe as The Valet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Why Worry? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Worry? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Worry? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Worry? (1923)?
- In US, Why Worry? is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Why Worry? worth watching?
- Why Worry? holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Worry??
- Why Worry? stars Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, John Aasen, Wallace Howe and James Pier Mason.
- When was Why Worry? released?
- Why Worry? was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.