The Bellboy (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, The Bellboy is a comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis, running about 72 minutes. “It's a Series of Silly Sequences and One of Jerry's All-Time Great Comedy Performances!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stanley is a bellboy at the Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami Beach, where he performs his duties quietly and without a word to anyone. All he displays are facial expressions and a comedic slapstick style. And anything that can go wrong, does go wrong when Stanley is involved. One day, Jerry Lewis arrives at the hotel and some of the staff notice the striking resemblance.
Who’s in it. The Bellboy stars Jerry Lewis as Stanley / Himself, Alex Gerry as Mr. Novak, Hotel Manager, Milton Berle as Himself / Bellboy (uncredited) and Bob Clayton as Bob, Bell Captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bellboy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bellboy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bellboy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bellboy (1960)?
- In US, The Bellboy is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bellboy worth watching?
- The Bellboy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bellboy?
- The Bellboy stars Jerry Lewis, Alex Gerry, Milton Berle, Bob Clayton and Sonnie Sands.
- When was The Bellboy released?
- The Bellboy was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.