The Naughty Nineties (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1945, The Naughty Nineties is a comedy, adventure, romance and music film directed by Jean Yarbrough, running about 76 minutes. “A Show Boat Load of Laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the gay '90s, cardsharps take over a Mississippi riverboat from a kindly captain. Their first act is to change the showboat into a floating gambling house. A ham actor and his bumbling sidekick try to devise a way to help the captain regain ownership of the vessel.
Who’s in it. The Naughty Nineties stars Bud Abbott as Dexter Broadhurst, Lou Costello as Sebastian Dinwiddle, Alan Curtis as Mr. Crawford and Rita Johnson as Bonita Farrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Naughty Nineties has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Naughty Nineties page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Naughty Nineties tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naughty Nineties (1945)?
- In US, The Naughty Nineties 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 Naughty Nineties worth watching?
- The Naughty Nineties holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Naughty Nineties?
- The Naughty Nineties stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Alan Curtis, Rita Johnson and Henry Travers.
- When was The Naughty Nineties released?
- The Naughty Nineties was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.