Oh, Mr. Porter! (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1937, Oh, Mr. Porter! is a comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.
Who’s in it. Oh, Mr. Porter! stars Will Hay as William Porter, Moore Marriott as Jeremiah Harbottle, Graham Moffatt as Albert Brown and Percy Walsh as Superintendent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Oh, Mr. Porter! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, BFI Player and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oh, Mr. Porter! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oh, Mr. Porter! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oh, Mr. Porter! (1937)?
- In GB, Oh, Mr. Porter! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, BFI Player and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oh, Mr. Porter! worth watching?
- Oh, Mr. Porter! holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oh, Mr. Porter!?
- Oh, Mr. Porter! stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Percy Walsh and Dave O'Toole.
- When was Oh, Mr. Porter! released?
- Oh, Mr. Porter! was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.