The Pharmacist (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1933, The Pharmacist is a comedy film directed by Arthur Ripley, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. A henpecked but stoic pharmacist tries to maintain his precarious balance while dealing with demanding customers and his dysfunctional family.
Who’s in it. The Pharmacist stars W.C. Fields as Mr. Dilweg, Marjorie Kane as Priscilla Dilweg, Elise Cavanna as Mrs. Grace Dilweg and Grady Sutton as Cuthbert Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Pharmacist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pharmacist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pharmacist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pharmacist (1933)?
- In US, The Pharmacist is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pharmacist worth watching?
- The Pharmacist holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pharmacist?
- The Pharmacist stars W.C. Fields, Marjorie Kane, Elise Cavanna, Grady Sutton and Lorena Carr.
- When was The Pharmacist released?
- The Pharmacist was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.