Busy Bodies (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1933, Busy Bodies is a comedy film directed by Lloyd French, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. In this short film, Laurel and Hardy wage battle with inanimate objects, their co-workers, and the laws of physics during a routine work day at a sawmill.
Who’s in it. Busy Bodies stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Dick Gilbert as Shoveler (uncredited) and Charlie Hall as Shop Worker (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Busy Bodies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Busy Bodies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Busy Bodies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Busy Bodies (1933)?
- In US, Busy Bodies is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Busy Bodies worth watching?
- Busy Bodies holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Busy Bodies?
- Busy Bodies stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Dick Gilbert, Charlie Hall and Jack Hill.
- When was Busy Bodies released?
- Busy Bodies was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.