Thicker Than Water (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1935, Thicker Than Water is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Oliver's in trouble with his wife after missing a payment on their furniture, having given the money to Stanley, who used it instead to pay Mrs. Hardy for his room and board. At Stan's suggestion Ollie then withdraws the couple's savings from the bank to pay for the furniture and inadvertently pays virtually the whole amount at an auction for a grandfather clock which is soon crushed under a passing truck. Mrs Hardy then unintentionally causes serious injuries to Ollie requiring him to be rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion. The doctor conscripts Stan to be the unwilling blood donor. Problems occur with the transfusion and when Stan and Ollie leave the hospital they appear to have morphed into each other.
Who’s in it. Thicker Than Water stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Daphne Pollard as Mrs. Daphne Hardy and James Finlayson as Auction Manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Thicker Than Water 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 Thicker Than Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thicker Than Water tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thicker Than Water (1935)?
- In US, Thicker Than Water is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thicker Than Water worth watching?
- Thicker Than Water holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thicker Than Water?
- Thicker Than Water stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Daphne Pollard, James Finlayson and Bess Flowers.
- When was Thicker Than Water released?
- Thicker Than Water was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.