It Ain't Hay (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, It Ain't Hay is a comedy film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 80 minutes. “THEY'LL GIVE YOU THE "HOARSE" LAUGH...when I give THEM the laugh-laugh! A Fun-Hit You Can Place Your Money On to Win” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abbot and Costello must find a replacement for a woman's horse they accidentally killed after feeding it some candy. They head for the racetrack, find a look-a-like and take it. They do not realize that the nag is "Tea Biscuit," a champion racehorse.
Who’s in it. It Ain't Hay stars Bud Abbott as Grover Mockridge, Lou Costello as Wilbur Hoolihan, Grace McDonald as Kitty McClain and Cecil Kellaway as King O'Hara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, It Ain't Hay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Ain't Hay page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Ain't Hay tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Ain't Hay (1943)?
- In US, It Ain't Hay is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Ain't Hay worth watching?
- It Ain't Hay holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Ain't Hay?
- It Ain't Hay stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Grace McDonald, Cecil Kellaway and Eugene Pallette.
- When was It Ain't Hay released?
- It Ain't Hay was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.