The Stooge (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, The Stooge is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 100 minutes. “A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill Miller is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge—Ted Rogers, a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. After Ted begins to steal the show, Bill's girlfriend and his pals advise him to make Ted an equal partner.
Who’s in it. The Stooge stars Dean Martin as Bill Miller, Jerry Lewis as Ted Rogers, Polly Bergen as Mary Turner and Marion Marshall as Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Stooge 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 Stooge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stooge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stooge (1952)?
- In US, The Stooge 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 Stooge worth watching?
- The Stooge holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stooge?
- The Stooge stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen, Marion Marshall and Eddie Mayehoff.
- When was The Stooge released?
- The Stooge was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.