The Hucksters (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1947, The Hucksters is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jack Conway, running about 115 minutes. “Gable's New Star is Deborah Kerr (rhymes with star)” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.
Who’s in it. The Hucksters stars Clark Gable as Victor Albee Norman, Deborah Kerr as Kay Dorrance, Sydney Greenstreet as Evan Llewellyn Evans and Adolphe Menjou as Mr. Kimberly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Hucksters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hucksters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hucksters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hucksters (1947)?
- In US, The Hucksters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hucksters worth watching?
- The Hucksters holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hucksters?
- The Hucksters stars Clark Gable, Deborah Kerr, Sydney Greenstreet, Adolphe Menjou and Ava Gardner.
- When was The Hucksters released?
- The Hucksters was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.