Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1928, Steamboat Bill, Jr. is an action, comedy, drama and family film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 70 minutes. “The Laugh Special of the Age. See It.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The just out of college effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was little.
Who’s in it. Steamboat Bill, Jr. stars Buster Keaton as William 'Willie' Canfield Jr., Ernest Torrence as William 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield Sr., Tom McGuire as John James 'J.J.' King and Marion Byron as J.J. King's Daughter Kitty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Steamboat Bill, Jr. has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steamboat Bill, Jr. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steamboat Bill, Jr. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)?
- In US, Steamboat Bill, Jr. is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steamboat Bill, Jr. worth watching?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, Tom McGuire, Marion Byron and Tom Lewis.
- When was Steamboat Bill, Jr. released?
- Steamboat Bill, Jr. was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.