The Patsy (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1964, The Patsy is a comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis, running about 101 minutes. “Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a star comedian dies, his comedy team decides to train a 'nobody' to play the Star in a big TV show (a Patsy). But the man chosen, bellboy Stanley Belt (Lewis), can't do anything right. The TV show is getting closer, and Stanley is getting worse.
Who’s in it. The Patsy stars Jerry Lewis as Stanley Belt, Ina Balin as Ellen Betz, Everett Sloane as Caryl Fergusson and Phil Harris as Chic Wymore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Patsy 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 Patsy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Patsy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Patsy (1964)?
- In US, The Patsy 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 Patsy worth watching?
- The Patsy holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Patsy?
- The Patsy stars Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris and Keenan Wynn.
- When was The Patsy released?
- The Patsy was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.