The Disorderly Orderly (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1964, The Disorderly Orderly is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Tashlin, running about 89 minutes. “NOTE: This picture was made entirely without the co-operation of any medical association!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poor Jerome Littlefield. He wants to be a doctor – but that's not exactly the perfect career choice when you're hopelessly squeamish. So he settles for the job of orderly at the Whitestone Sanitarium, a career move that's guaranteed to keep the patients – and viewers – in stitches!
Who’s in it. The Disorderly Orderly stars Jerry Lewis as Jerome Littlefield, Glenda Farrell as Dr. Jean Howard, Karen Sharpe as Julie Blair and Susan Oliver as Susan Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Disorderly Orderly 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 The Disorderly Orderly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Disorderly Orderly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Disorderly Orderly (1964)?
- In US, The Disorderly Orderly 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 The Disorderly Orderly worth watching?
- The Disorderly Orderly holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Disorderly Orderly?
- The Disorderly Orderly stars Jerry Lewis, Glenda Farrell, Karen Sharpe, Susan Oliver and Everett Sloane.
- When was The Disorderly Orderly released?
- The Disorderly Orderly was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.