Shakes the Clown (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, Shakes the Clown is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, running about 87 minutes. “Loved by children. Desired by women. Adored by bartenders everywhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, and his boss threatens him with unemployment if he can't get his act under control.
Who’s in it. Shakes the Clown stars Bobcat Goldthwait as Shakes The Clown, Julie Brown as Judy, Bruce Baum as Ty the Rodeo Clown and Steve Bean as Beaten Mime in Park, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Shakes the Clown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $115.1K at the box office.
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 Shakes the Clown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakes the Clown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakes the Clown (1991)?
- In US, Shakes the Clown 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 Shakes the Clown worth watching?
- Shakes the Clown holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shakes the Clown?
- Shakes the Clown stars Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Bruce Baum, Steve Bean and Kathy Griffin.
- When was Shakes the Clown released?
- Shakes the Clown was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.