The Kettles in the Ozarks (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1956, The Kettles in the Ozarks is a comedy film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 81 minutes. “All New Crop of FUN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ma and the kids head out to help Pa's brother Sedgewick with the his farm in Mournful Hollow, Arkansas. Things get tighter when a couple of bootleggers rent Sedge's barn to manufacture moonshine. With Ma and the kids, the bootleggers get their pay.
Who’s in it. The Kettles in the Ozarks stars Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle, Arthur Hunnicutt as Sedgewick Kettle, Una Merkel as Miss Bedelia Baines and Ted de Corsia as Professor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Kettles in the Ozarks 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 Kettles in the Ozarks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kettles in the Ozarks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kettles in the Ozarks (1956)?
- In US, The Kettles in the Ozarks 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 Kettles in the Ozarks worth watching?
- The Kettles in the Ozarks 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 The Kettles in the Ozarks?
- The Kettles in the Ozarks stars Marjorie Main, Arthur Hunnicutt, Una Merkel, Ted de Corsia and Olive Sturgess.
- When was The Kettles in the Ozarks released?
- The Kettles in the Ozarks was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.