Hook, Line and Sinker (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1969, Hook, Line and Sinker is a comedy film directed by George Marshall, running about 91 minutes. “Jerry's Living It Up Like Crazy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Told he is terminally ill, an insurance executive goes on a credit-card spending spree--and then learns his medical diagnosis was a mistake.
Who’s in it. Hook, Line and Sinker stars Jerry Lewis as Peter J. Ingersoll / Fred Dobbs, Peter Lawford as Dr. Scott Carter, Anne Francis as Nancy Ingersoll and Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Perfecto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Hook, Line and Sinker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hook, Line and Sinker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hook, Line and Sinker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hook, Line and Sinker (1969)?
- In CA, Hook, Line and Sinker is available to stream on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hook, Line and Sinker worth watching?
- Hook, Line and Sinker holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hook, Line and Sinker?
- Hook, Line and Sinker stars Jerry Lewis, Peter Lawford, Anne Francis, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez and Jennifer Edwards.
- When was Hook, Line and Sinker released?
- Hook, Line and Sinker was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.