A Day at the Races (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1937, A Day at the Races is a comedy and music film directed by Sam Wood, running about 111 minutes. “Three Great Laff Stars ! . . . more gags and gals . . . more songs and dances !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's farm by winning a big race with her horse. There are a few problems. Hackenbush runs a high priced clinic for the wealthy who don't know he has his degree in Veterinary Medicine.
Who’s in it. A Day at the Races stars Groucho Marx as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush, Chico Marx as Tony, Harpo Marx as Stuffy and Allan Jones as Gil Stewart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Day at the Races has been warmly received by audiences.
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 A Day at the Races page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day at the Races tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day at the Races (1937)?
- In US, A Day at the Races 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 A Day at the Races worth watching?
- A Day at the Races holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Day at the Races?
- A Day at the Races stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Allan Jones and Maureen O'Sullivan.
- When was A Day at the Races released?
- A Day at the Races was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.