Some Kind of a Nut (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1969, Some Kind of a Nut is a comedy film directed by Garson Kanin, running about 89 minutes. “This side is for Birds and Beads, Communal Grooving, Zen Dens, Walking On The Grass... This side is for Law and Alphabetical Order, Button-Down Brains, 5:57 to Rutsville, Keeping Off The Gras” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York City bank teller becomes a media celebrity when he refuses to comply with his employer's demands that he shave his beard.
Who’s in it. Some Kind of a Nut stars Dick Van Dyke as Fred Amidon, Angie Dickinson as Rachel Amidon, Rosemary Forsyth as Pamela Anders and Zohra Lampert as Bunny Erickson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Some Kind of a Nut has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Some Kind of a Nut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Some Kind of a Nut tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Some Kind of a Nut (1969)?
- In US, Some Kind of a Nut is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Some Kind of a Nut worth watching?
- Some Kind of a Nut holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Some Kind of a Nut?
- Some Kind of a Nut stars Dick Van Dyke, Angie Dickinson, Rosemary Forsyth, Zohra Lampert and Elliott Reid.
- When was Some Kind of a Nut released?
- Some Kind of a Nut was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.