Hollywood Handicap (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1938, Hollywood Handicap is a comedy and music film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 10 minutes. “See a galaxy of stars at Santa Anita” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of stable hands is given a race horse when its owner retires from the business. They raise money to run the horse in the Hollywood Derby at Santa Anita race track. Many Hollywood personalities attend the event.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Handicap stars Charles Ruggles as Himself, Mickey Rooney as Himself, Stuart Erwin as Himself and June Collyer as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Hollywood Handicap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Handicap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Handicap tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Handicap (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hollywood Handicap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hollywood Handicap worth watching?
- Hollywood Handicap holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Handicap?
- Hollywood Handicap stars Charles Ruggles, Mickey Rooney, Stuart Erwin, June Collyer and Charles Butterworth.
- When was Hollywood Handicap released?
- Hollywood Handicap was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.