Comin' Round the Mountain (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1951, Comin' Round the Mountain is a comedy and music film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. Al Stewart and Wilbert are magicians doing a stage act when they run into Wilbert's cousin, Dorothy McCoy. They find out that Wilbert's grandfather, Squeeze-box McCoy, had treasure hidden in the hills of Kentucky, which they go to find.

Who’s in it. Comin' Round the Mountain stars Bud Abbott as Al Stewart, Lou Costello as Wilbert Smith, Dorothy Shay as Dorothy McCoy and Kirby Grant as Clark Winfield, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Comin' Round the Mountain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comin' Round the Mountain page.

If you liked it. Fans of Comin' Round the Mountain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Comin' Round the Mountain (1951)?
In US, Comin' Round the Mountain is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Comin' Round the Mountain worth watching?
Comin' Round the Mountain holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Comin' Round the Mountain?
Comin' Round the Mountain stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Dorothy Shay, Kirby Grant and Joe Sawyer.
When was Comin' Round the Mountain released?
Comin' Round the Mountain was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.