Helpmates (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1932, Helpmates is a comedy film directed by James Parrott, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Ollie's house is a mess after a wild party from the previous night. Ollie receives a telegram from his wife (who is on vacation in Chicago), which tells him that she is returning home in the afternoon. Fearing his wife's wrath he calls Stan over to help him clean up. Things go downhill and they make more mess not less.
Who’s in it. Helpmates stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Blanche Payson as Mrs. Hardy and Bobby Burns as Neighbor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Helpmates has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Helpmates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Helpmates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Helpmates (1932)?
- In US, Helpmates is available to 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 Helpmates worth watching?
- Helpmates holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Helpmates?
- Helpmates stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Blanche Payson, Bobby Burns and Bob Callahan.