The Billion Dollar Hobo (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1977, The Billion Dollar Hobo is a comedy and family film directed by Stuart E. McGowan, running about 96 minutes. “Clear the tracks! It's a 100 laffs-a-minute runaway as Tim goes tramping with a locomotive and a canine keeper!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vernon Praiseworthy is a clumsy but lovable dope who stands to inherit his uncle's fortune. The condition is that he travel the rails as a penniless hobo just as his uncle did in the dark days of the depression. That seems simple enough until he gets involved in a dog-napping plot. Written by Jerry Roberts
Who’s in it. The Billion Dollar Hobo stars Tim Conway as Vernon Praiseworthy, Al Stellone as Cookie, Ellen Gerstein as Waitress and Will Geer as Choo-Choo Trayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Billion Dollar Hobo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Billion Dollar Hobo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Billion Dollar Hobo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Billion Dollar Hobo (1977)?
- In US, The Billion Dollar Hobo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Billion Dollar Hobo worth watching?
- The Billion Dollar Hobo holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Billion Dollar Hobo?
- The Billion Dollar Hobo stars Tim Conway, Al Stellone, Ellen Gerstein, Will Geer and Frank Sivero.
- When was The Billion Dollar Hobo released?
- The Billion Dollar Hobo was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.