Tugboat Annie (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1933, Tugboat Annie is a comedy and drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 86 minutes. “Based on the Saturday Evening Post story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Waterfront couple raise their son to be a sea captain. He grows up to be rather snotty and rebels against drunken Beery. Valiant Dressler keeps things moving even as hubby ruins their tugboat business.
Who’s in it. Tugboat Annie stars Marie Dressler as Annie, Wallace Beery as Terry (Husband), Robert Young as Alec (Son) and Maureen O'Sullivan as Patricia 'Pat' Severn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tugboat Annie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tugboat Annie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tugboat Annie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tugboat Annie (1933)?
- In US, Tugboat Annie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tugboat Annie worth watching?
- Tugboat Annie holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tugboat Annie?
- Tugboat Annie stars Marie Dressler, Wallace Beery, Robert Young, Maureen O'Sullivan and Willard Robertson.
- When was Tugboat Annie released?
- Tugboat Annie was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.