The Kid from Brooklyn (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1946, The Kid from Brooklyn is a comedy and music film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 113 minutes. “BEAUTY STACKED! TUNE PACKED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
Who’s in it. The Kid from Brooklyn stars Danny Kaye as Burleigh Sullivan, Virginia Mayo as Polly Pringle, Vera-Ellen as Susie Sullivan and Steve Cochran as Speed McFarlane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Kid from Brooklyn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid from Brooklyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid from Brooklyn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid from Brooklyn (1946)?
- In US, The Kid from Brooklyn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kid from Brooklyn worth watching?
- The Kid from Brooklyn holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid from Brooklyn?
- The Kid from Brooklyn stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen, Steve Cochran and Eve Arden.
- When was The Kid from Brooklyn released?
- The Kid from Brooklyn was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.