Hot Stuff (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, Hot Stuff is a comedy film directed by Jules White, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. The stooges are government agent entrusted with protecting 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. Hot Stuff stars Shemp Howard as Shemp (archive footage), Christine McIntyre as Vera - Sneed's Daughter (archive footage), Philip Van Zandt as Anemian Captain and Moe Howard as Moe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hot Stuff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Stuff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Stuff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Stuff (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Stuff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Stuff worth watching?
- Hot Stuff holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Stuff?
- Hot Stuff stars Shemp Howard, Christine McIntyre, Philip Van Zandt, Moe Howard and Emil Sitka.
- When was Hot Stuff released?
- Hot Stuff was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.