Show Boat (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1951, Show Boat is a drama, family, romance and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 107 minutes. “It's NEW!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
Who’s in it. Show Boat stars Kathryn Grayson as Magnolia Hawks, Ava Gardner as Julie LaVerne, Howard Keel as Gaylord Ravenal and Joe E. Brown as Cap'n Andy Hawks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Show Boat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Show Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Show Boat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Show Boat (1951)?
- In US, Show Boat is available to stream on TCM, 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 Show Boat worth watching?
- Show Boat holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Show Boat?
- Show Boat stars Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown and Marge Champion.
- When was Show Boat released?
- Show Boat was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.