Movie

Shakes the Clown

“Loved by children. Desired by women. Adored by bartenders everywhere.”

★ 5.4(92)19911h 27m

Shakes the Clown is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Shakes the Clown

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Release date: 1991-08-28
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $115,103
Budget: $1,400,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: IRS Media

Shakes the Clown — trailer

About Shakes the Clown

Shakes the Clown is a 1991 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, starring Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown and Adam Sandler. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 92 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shakes the Clown in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, and his boss threatens him with unemployment if he can't get his act under control.

Cast

Bobcat Goldthwait

Shakes The Clown

Julie Brown

Judy

Adam Sandler

Dink the Clown

Blake Clark

Stenchy the Clown

Tom Kenny

Binky the Clown

Paul Dooley

Owen Cheese

Kathy Griffin

Lucy

Robin Williams

Mime Class Instructor

LaWanda Page

Female Clown Barfly

Martin Charles Warner

Male Clown Barfly

Bruce Baum

Ty the Rodeo Clown

Paul Kozlowski

HoHo the Clown

Themes & keywords

alcoholdark comedyclownbirthday partyliquoralcoholismmimesbarflies

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shakes the Clown in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Shakes the Clown is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shakes the Clown on Netflix?+

Shakes the Clown is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Shakes the Clown?+

Shakes the Clown has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Shakes the Clown?+

Shakes the Clown stars Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Adam Sandler, Blake Clark and Tom Kenny.

When did Shakes the Clown come out?+

Shakes the Clown is a 1991 movie directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.

What genre is Shakes the Clown?+

Shakes the Clown is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Shakes the Clown?+

Shakes the Clown was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.