The Chimp (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1932, The Chimp is a comedy film directed by James Parrott, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Stan and Ollie play bumbling circus performers who inadvertently drive the circus into bankruptcy. The circus can't pay them their wages so they are given a gorilla and a flea circus as payment. Bedlam ensues.
Who’s in it. The Chimp stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, James Finlayson as Ringmaster and Billy Gilbert as Joe the Landlord, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Chimp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Chimp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chimp tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chimp (1932)?
- In US, The Chimp is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chimp worth watching?
- The Chimp holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Chimp?
- The Chimp stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Billy Gilbert and Charles Gemora.
- When was The Chimp released?
- The Chimp was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.