The Milky Way (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1936, The Milky Way is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 89 minutes. “A fighting milkman who outfights and outsmarts everyone-including himself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.
Who’s in it. The Milky Way stars Harold Lloyd as Burleigh Sullivan, Adolphe Menjou as Gabby Sloan, Verree Teasdale as Ann Westley and Helen Mack as Mae Sullivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Milky Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Milky Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Milky Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Milky Way (1936)?
- In US, The Milky Way is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Milky Way worth watching?
- The Milky Way holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Milky Way?
- The Milky Way stars Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale, Helen Mack and William Gargan.
- When was The Milky Way released?
- The Milky Way was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.