Movie

Steamboat Bill, Jr.

“The Laugh Special of the Age. See It.”

★ 7.6(400)19281h 10m

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is streaming on MUBI, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , MUBI Amazon Channel and SFR Play in France, and available to rent or buy on LaCinetek, Sooner and ARTE Boutique. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Steamboat Bill, Jr.

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Director: Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton
Release date: 1928-05-09
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Buster Keaton Productions

Steamboat Bill, Jr. — trailer

About Steamboat Bill, Jr.

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a 1928 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Action genres, directed by Charles Reisner and Buster Keaton, starring Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire and Ernest Torrence. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 400 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Steamboat Bill, Jr. in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The just-out-of-college, effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was a child.

Cast

Buster Keaton

William 'Willie' Canfield Jr.

Tom McGuire

John James 'J.J.' King

Ernest Torrence

William 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield Sr.

Tom Lewis

First and Last Mate Tom Carter

Marion Byron

Kitty King

James T. Mack

Minister (uncredited)

Ford West

Barber (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Steamboat Bill, Jr. in France?+

In France, you can stream Steamboat Bill, Jr. on MUBI, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , MUBI Amazon Channel and SFR Play. It's also available to rent or buy on LaCinetek, Sooner and ARTE Boutique.

Is Steamboat Bill, Jr. on Netflix?+

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on MUBI, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , MUBI Amazon Channel and SFR Play.

How long is Steamboat Bill, Jr.?+

Steamboat Bill, Jr. has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Steamboat Bill, Jr.?+

Steamboat Bill, Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Tom McGuire, Ernest Torrence, Tom Lewis and Marion Byron.

When did Steamboat Bill, Jr. come out?+

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a 1928 movie directed by Charles Reisner and Buster Keaton.

What genre is Steamboat Bill, Jr.?+

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is Comedy, Romance, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Steamboat Bill, Jr.?+

Steamboat Bill, Jr. was directed by Charles Reisner and Buster Keaton.