Movie

Rhubarb

“It's the Funniest Picture in Nine Lifetimes!”

★ 5.8(9)19511h 34m

Rhubarb is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Rhubarb

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Lubin
Release date: 1951-08-29
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a 1951 movie in the Comedy and Family genres, directed by Arthur Lubin, starring Ray Milland, Jan Sterling and Gene Lockhart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rhubarb in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.

Cast

Ray Milland

Eric Yeager

Jan Sterling

Polly Sickles

Gene Lockhart

Thaddeus J. Banner

William Frawley

Len Sickles

Elsie Holmes

Myra Banner

Taylor Holmes

P. Duncan Munk

Willard Waterman

Orlando Dill

Henry Slate

Dud Logan

James Griffith

Ogelthorpe Meadows

Jim Hayward

Doom

Donald MacBride

Pheeny

Hal K. Dawson

Mr. Fisher

Themes & keywords

sportscatbaseball

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rhubarb in Canada?+

In Canada, Rhubarb is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Rhubarb on Netflix?+

Rhubarb is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Rhubarb?+

Rhubarb has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Rhubarb?+

Rhubarb stars Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart, William Frawley and Elsie Holmes.

When did Rhubarb come out?+

Rhubarb is a 1951 movie directed by Arthur Lubin.

What genre is Rhubarb?+

Rhubarb is Comedy and Family film.

Who directed Rhubarb?+

Rhubarb was directed by Arthur Lubin.