Ginger (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1935, Ginger is a comedy and drama film directed by Lewis Seiler, running about 80 minutes. “Now you'll love the "meanie" of "Bright Eyes"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ginger, an orphan, is living with her foster-uncle, Rexford Whittington, a broken-down Shakesperian actor. Although denied the love of a mother and father, Ginger looks after her uncle, gives him lectures, loves him, defends him and keeps house for him. But, through a meddling do-gooder, she is placed in the home of the Parkers, and clashes immediately with the pampered young son, Hamilton.
Who’s in it. Ginger stars Jane Withers as Ginger, O. P. Heggie as Rexford Whittington, Jackie Searl as Hamilton Parker and Katharine Alexander as Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Ginger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ginger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ginger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ginger (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ginger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ginger worth watching?
- Ginger holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ginger?
- Ginger stars Jane Withers, O. P. Heggie, Jackie Searl, Katharine Alexander and Walter Woolf King.
- When was Ginger released?
- Ginger was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.