Rhubarb (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1951, Rhubarb is a comedy and family film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 94 minutes. “It's the Funniest Picture in Nine Lifetimes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.
Who’s in it. Rhubarb stars Ray Milland as Eric Yeager, Jan Sterling as Polly Sickles, Gene Lockhart as Thaddeus J. Banner and William Frawley as Len Sickles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rhubarb tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rhubarb (1951)?
- In US, Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb worth watching?
- Rhubarb holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Rhubarb?
- Rhubarb stars Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart, William Frawley and Elsie Holmes.
- When was Rhubarb released?
- Rhubarb was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.