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Liberty (1929): cast, story & where to watch

1929 · Film · ★ 6.7

Liberty poster

Released in 1929, Liberty is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 18 minutes.

What it’s about. While changing clothes in a getaway car, escaped convicts Stan and Ollie mistakenly put on each other's pants. They spend the rest of the film trying to exchange pants in various unlikely settings.

Who’s in it. Liberty stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Sam Lufkin as Getaway Driver and James Finlayson as Store keeper, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Liberty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Liberty page.

If you liked it. Fans of Liberty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Liberty (1929)?
In US, Liberty is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Liberty worth watching?
Liberty holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Liberty?
Liberty stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Sam Lufkin, James Finlayson and Harry Bernard.
When was Liberty released?
Liberty was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.