Topper (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1937, Topper is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 97 minutes. “90 ROARING MINUTES OF LAUGHS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
Who’s in it. Topper stars Constance Bennett as Marion Kerby, Cary Grant as George Kerby, Roland Young as Cosmo Topper and Billie Burke as Mrs. Topper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Topper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Topper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Topper tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Topper (1937)?
- In US, Topper is available to stream on fuboTV and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Topper worth watching?
- Topper holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Topper?
- Topper stars Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, Roland Young, Billie Burke and Alan Mowbray.
- When was Topper released?
- Topper was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.