Leave Well Enough Alone (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Leave Well Enough Alone is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye, feeling sorry for the puppies in the window of Olive's pet shop, buys all the animals (mostly dogs) and sets them all free. All except for one bird, who refuses to go, singing the title song to explain why he likes it just fine in the shop. And sure enough, we see the dogs not faring particularly well, and getting rounded up by the dogcatcher and taken to the dog pound.
Who’s in it. Leave Well Enough Alone stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited) and Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Leave Well Enough Alone 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 Leave Well Enough Alone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leave Well Enough Alone tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leave Well Enough Alone (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leave Well Enough Alone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leave Well Enough Alone worth watching?
- Leave Well Enough Alone holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leave Well Enough Alone?
- Leave Well Enough Alone stars Jack Mercer and Margie Hines.
- When was Leave Well Enough Alone released?
- Leave Well Enough Alone was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.