Hot to Trot (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, Hot to Trot is a comedy film directed by Michael Dinner, running about 88 minutes. “"When I talk, you're gonna laugh yourself hoarse."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fred P. Chaney receives as inheritance after the death of his mother a speaking horse that also has good knowledge about the stock-market. With the help of this horse Fred gains a lot at the stock-market of Chicago.
Who’s in it. Hot to Trot stars Bobcat Goldthwait as Fred P. Chaney, John Candy as Don The Horse (Voice), Dabney Coleman as Walter Sawyer and Virginia Madsen as Allison Rowe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hot to Trot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.4M at the box office.
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 Hot to Trot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot to Trot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot to Trot (1988)?
- In US, Hot to Trot 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 Hot to Trot worth watching?
- Hot to Trot holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot to Trot?
- Hot to Trot stars Bobcat Goldthwait, John Candy, Dabney Coleman, Virginia Madsen and Cindy Pickett.
- When was Hot to Trot released?
- Hot to Trot was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.