The Sprinkler Sprinkled (1895): cast, story & where to watch
1895 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1895, The Sprinkler Sprinkled is a comedy film directed by Louis Lumière, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. A gardener is watering his flowers, when a mischievous boy sneaks up behind his back, and puts a foot on the water hose. The gardener is surprised and looks into the nozzle to find out why the water has stopped coming. The boy then lifts his foot from the hose, whereby the water squirts up in the gardener's face. The gardener chases the boy, grips his ear and slaps him in his buttocks. The boy then runs away and the gardener continues his watering. Three separate versions of this film exist, this is the original, filmed by Louis Lumière.
Who’s in it. The Sprinkler Sprinkled stars François Clerc as The Gardener and Benoît Duval as The Boy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Sprinkler Sprinkled 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 The Sprinkler Sprinkled page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sprinkler Sprinkled tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sprinkler Sprinkled (1895)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sprinkler Sprinkled change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sprinkler Sprinkled worth watching?
- The Sprinkler Sprinkled holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Sprinkler Sprinkled?
- The Sprinkler Sprinkled stars François Clerc and Benoît Duval.
- When was The Sprinkler Sprinkled released?
- The Sprinkler Sprinkled was released in 1895, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.
