Down Missouri Way (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film

Down Missouri Way poster

Released in 1946, Down Missouri Way is a comedy and music film directed by Josef Berne, running about 75 minutes. “Hey-Hey in the Oh-Oh-Ozarks!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When an agricultural professor returns home to the farm with her scientifically-raised mule for a needed rest, they find themselves caught up in a movie being filmed in the Ozarks.

Who’s in it. Down Missouri Way stars Martha O'Driscoll as Jane Colwell, John Carradine as Thorndyke 'Thorny' P. Dunning, Eddie Dean as Mortimer and William Wright as Mike Burton, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Down Missouri Way page.

If you liked it. Fans of Down Missouri Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Down Missouri Way (1946)?
In US, Down Missouri Way is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Down Missouri Way?
Down Missouri Way stars Martha O'Driscoll, John Carradine, Eddie Dean, William Wright and Roscoe Ates.
When was Down Missouri Way released?
Down Missouri Way was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.