Yokel Boy (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1942, Yokel Boy is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. A film company hires a gangster to mock himself holding up a bank, but he succeeds too well and makes off with the money. But all ends well.
Who’s in it. Yokel Boy stars Albert Dekker as 'Buggsy' Malone, Joan Davis as Molly Malone, Eddie Foy Jr. as Joe Ruddy and Alan Mowbray as R.B. Harris - Movie Producer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Yokel Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yokel Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yokel Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yokel Boy (1942)?
- In US, Yokel Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yokel Boy worth watching?
- Yokel Boy holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yokel Boy?
- Yokel Boy stars Albert Dekker, Joan Davis, Eddie Foy Jr., Alan Mowbray and Roscoe Karns.