Li'l Abner (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1959, Li'l Abner is a comedy, family and music film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A comedy musical based on the comic strip charcters created by Al Capp. When residents of Dogpatch, USA are notified by the government that they must evacuate because of atomic bomb testing, they try to persuade the government that their town is worth saving. Meanwhile, Earthquake McGoon wants to marry Daisy Mae; Daisy Mae wants to marry Li'l Abner, and Li'l Abner just wants to go fishing.
Who’s in it. Li'l Abner stars Peter Palmer as Li'l Abner Yokum, Leslie Parrish as Daisy Mae, Stubby Kaye as Marryin' Sam and Julie Newmar as Stupefyin' Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Li'l Abner 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 Li'l Abner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Li'l Abner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Li'l Abner (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Li'l Abner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Li'l Abner worth watching?
- Li'l Abner holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Li'l Abner?
- Li'l Abner stars Peter Palmer, Leslie Parrish, Stubby Kaye, Julie Newmar and Billie Hayes.
- When was Li'l Abner released?
- Li'l Abner was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.