Room Service (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1938, Room Service is a comedy film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 78 minutes. “Better . . . Battier . . . Funnier Than Ever !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Broke Gordon Miller tries to land a backer for his new play while he has to deal with with the hotel manager trying to evict him and his cast.
Who’s in it. Room Service stars Groucho Marx as Gordon Miller, Chico Marx as Harry Binelli, Harpo Marx as Faker Englund and Lucille Ball as Christine Marlowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Room Service 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 Room Service page.
If you liked it. Fans of Room Service tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Room Service (1938)?
- In US, Room Service 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 Room Service worth watching?
- Room Service holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Room Service?
- Room Service stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Lucille Ball and Ann Miller.
- When was Room Service released?
- Room Service was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.