Fuelin' Around (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, Fuelin' Around is a comedy film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 17 minutes. “The Stooges cook up a brand new formula... for laughs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges are carpet layers working in the home of a scientist, Professor Sneed, who has invented a super rocket fuel. Larry is mistaken for the professor by foreign agents who kidnap the trio and take them to the country of Anemia where they are ordered to produce the rocket fuel or be executed. The boys come up with a concoction they try to pass of as the real stuff, but are exposed when the real professor and his daughter are also kidnapped. The stooges help them escape, using their secret formula to fuel a jeep.
Who’s in it. Fuelin' Around stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Christine McIntyre as Vera Sneed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fuelin' Around has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fuelin' Around page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fuelin' Around tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fuelin' Around (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fuelin' Around change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fuelin' Around worth watching?
- Fuelin' Around holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fuelin' Around?
- Fuelin' Around stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Christine McIntyre and Emil Sitka.
- When was Fuelin' Around released?
- Fuelin' Around was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.