The Cocoanuts (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1929, The Cocoanuts is a comedy and music film directed by Robert Florey, running about 96 minutes. “Paramount's All Talking Musicomedy Sensation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.
Who’s in it. The Cocoanuts stars Groucho Marx as Hammer, Harpo Marx as Red, Chico Marx as Pastrami and Zeppo Marx as Jamison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Cocoanuts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cocoanuts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cocoanuts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cocoanuts (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cocoanuts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cocoanuts worth watching?
- The Cocoanuts holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Cocoanuts?
- The Cocoanuts stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx and Oscar Shaw.
- When was The Cocoanuts released?
- The Cocoanuts was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.