The Hudsucker Proxy (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1994, The Hudsucker Proxy is a comedy and drama film directed by Joel Coen, running about 111 minutes. “They took him for a fall guy... but he threw them for a hoop.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.
Who’s in it. The Hudsucker Proxy stars Tim Robbins as Norville Barnes, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Amy Archer, Paul Newman as Sidney J. Mussburger and Charles Durning as Waring Hudsucker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Hudsucker Proxy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
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 The Hudsucker Proxy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hudsucker Proxy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)?
- In US, The Hudsucker Proxy 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 The Hudsucker Proxy worth watching?
- The Hudsucker Proxy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hudsucker Proxy?
- The Hudsucker Proxy stars Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Newman, Charles Durning and John Mahoney.
- When was The Hudsucker Proxy released?
- The Hudsucker Proxy was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.