Li'l Abner (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Li'l Abner is a comedy film directed by Albert S. Rogell, running about 78 minutes. “Your Favorite Cartoon Alive on the Screen LAUGH with Li'l Abner Your Favorite cartoon character...in person on the SCREEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Li'l Abner becomes convinced that he is going to die within twenty-four hours, so agrees to marry two different girls: Daisy Mae (who has chased him for years) and Wendy Wilecat (who rescued him from an angry mob). It is all settled at the Sadie Hawkins Day race.
Who’s in it. Li'l Abner stars Jeff York as Li'l Abner Yokum, Martha O'Driscoll as Daisy Mae Scraggs, Mona Ray as Pansy 'Mammy' Yokum and Johnnie Morris as Lucifer 'Pappy' Yokum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Li'l Abner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Li'l Abner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Li'l Abner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Li'l Abner (1940)?
- In US, Li'l Abner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Li'l Abner worth watching?
- Li'l Abner holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Li'l Abner?
- Li'l Abner stars Jeff York, Martha O'Driscoll, Mona Ray, Johnnie Morris and Buster Keaton.
- When was Li'l Abner released?
- Li'l Abner was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.