Eight on the Lam (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1967, Eight on the Lam is a comedy film directed by George Marshall, running about 107 minutes. “The most WANTED picture of the year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bank teller and widower with seven kids, Bob Hope finds $10,000 in a parking lot.
Who’s in it. Eight on the Lam stars Bob Hope as Henry Dimsdale, Phyllis Diller as Golda, Jonathan Winters as Sgt. Jasper Lynch / Jasper's Mother and Shirley Eaton as Ellie Barton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Eight on the Lam has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eight on the Lam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eight on the Lam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eight on the Lam (1967)?
- In US, Eight on the Lam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eight on the Lam worth watching?
- Eight on the Lam holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eight on the Lam?
- Eight on the Lam stars Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Jonathan Winters, Shirley Eaton and Jill St. John.
- When was Eight on the Lam released?
- Eight on the Lam was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.