The Whoopee Boys (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, The Whoopee Boys is a comedy and romance film directed by John Byrum, running about 88 minutes. “Doing all the wrong things in all the wrong places.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two New York hustlers (Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodriguez) go to Palm Beach, Fla., and enroll in a charm school to please an heiress.
Who’s in it. The Whoopee Boys stars Michael O'Keefe as Jake Bateman, Paul Rodríguez as Barney Benar, Lucinda Jenney as Olivia and Denholm Elliott as Col. Phelps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Whoopee Boys has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Whoopee Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whoopee Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Whoopee Boys (1986)?
- In US, The Whoopee Boys 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 Whoopee Boys worth watching?
- The Whoopee Boys holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whoopee Boys?
- The Whoopee Boys stars Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodríguez, Lucinda Jenney, Denholm Elliott and Carole Shelley.
- When was The Whoopee Boys released?
- The Whoopee Boys was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.