Where can I watch Hit the Ice (1943)?

In US, Hit the Ice 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 Hit the Ice worth watching?

Hit the Ice holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Hit the Ice?

Hit the Ice stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Ginny Simms, Patric Knowles and Elyse Knox.

When was Hit the Ice released?

Hit the Ice was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.

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Hit the Ice (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1943, Hit the Ice is a comedy film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 82 minutes. “IT'S THE Daffiest, Happiest SLEIGH RIDE YOU'VE EVER BEEN TAKEN ON!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Flash Fulton (Bud Abbott) and Weejie McCoy (Lou Costello) take pictures of a bank robbery. Lured to the mountain resort hideout of the robbers and accompanied by Dr. Bill Elliott (Patric Knowles) and Peggy Osborn (Elyse Knox), they also meet old friend Johnny Long (Johnny Long) and his band and singer Marcia Manning (Ginny Simms). Dr. Elliott and Peggy are being held in a remote cabin by the robbers, but Weejie rescues them by turning himself into a human snowball that becomes an avalanche that engulfs the crooks.

Who’s in it. Hit the Ice stars Bud Abbott as Flash Fulton, Lou Costello as Weejie 'Tubby' McCoy, Ginny Simms as Marcia Manning and Patric Knowles as Dr. William 'Bill' Burns, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hit the Ice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Hit the Ice page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hit the Ice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hit the Ice (1943)?: In US, Hit the Ice 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 Hit the Ice worth watching?: Hit the Ice holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hit the Ice?: Hit the Ice stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Ginny Simms, Patric Knowles and Elyse Knox.
When was Hit the Ice released?: Hit the Ice was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.