Bedtime for Bonzo (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1951, Bedtime for Bonzo is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Frederick de Cordova, running about 83 minutes. “The funniest new idea on film since "FRANCIS!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.
Who’s in it. Bedtime for Bonzo stars Ronald Reagan as Professor Peter Boyd, Diana Lynn as Jane, Walter Slezak as Professor Hans Neumann and Lucille Barkley as Valerie Tillinghast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bedtime for Bonzo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Bedtime for Bonzo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bedtime for Bonzo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bedtime for Bonzo (1951)?
- In US, Bedtime for Bonzo is available to 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 Bedtime for Bonzo worth watching?
- Bedtime for Bonzo holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bedtime for Bonzo?
- Bedtime for Bonzo stars Ronald Reagan, Diana Lynn, Walter Slezak, Lucille Barkley and Jesse White.
- When was Bedtime for Bonzo released?
- Bedtime for Bonzo was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.