Block-Heads (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1938, Block-Heads is a comedy and war film directed by John G. Blystone, running about 57 minutes. “90 Minutes of Happiness and Hi-Jinks” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 1938, but Stan doesn't know the war is over; he's still patrolling the trenches in France, and shoots down a French aviator. Oliver sees his old chum's picture in the paper and goes to visit Stan who has now been returned to the States and invites him back to his home.
Who’s in it. Block-Heads stars Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Patricia Ellis as Mrs. 'Toots' Gilbert and Minna Gombell as Mrs. Hardy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Block-Heads has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Block-Heads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Block-Heads tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Block-Heads (1938)?
- In US, Block-Heads is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Block-Heads worth watching?
- Block-Heads holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Block-Heads?
- Block-Heads stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Patricia Ellis, Minna Gombell and Billy Gilbert.
- When was Block-Heads released?
- Block-Heads was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.