Pigskin Parade (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1936, Pigskin Parade is a comedy and music film directed by David Butler, running about 93 minutes. “A BAREFOOT HILLBILLY FROM TEXAS DOES HIS STUFF IN THE YALE BOWL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bessie and Winston "Slug" Winters are married coaches whose mission is to whip their college football team into shape. Just in time, they discover a hillbilly farmhand and his sister. But the hillbilly farmhand's ability to throw melons enables him to become their star passing ace.
Who’s in it. Pigskin Parade stars Stuart Erwin as Amos Dodd, Patsy Kelly as Bessie Winters, Jack Haley as Slug Winters and Johnny Downs as Chip Carson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Pigskin Parade 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 Pigskin Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pigskin Parade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pigskin Parade (1936)?
- In US, Pigskin Parade 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 Pigskin Parade worth watching?
- Pigskin Parade holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pigskin Parade?
- Pigskin Parade stars Stuart Erwin, Patsy Kelly, Jack Haley, Johnny Downs and Betty Grable.