Movie

Palooka

★ 3.6(10)19341h 26m

Palooka is streaming on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and FlixFling in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

Where to watch Palooka

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Good to know

Director: Benjamin Stoloff
Release date: 1934-01-26
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists
Part of: Joe Palooka series

About Palooka

Palooka is a 1934 movie in the Music and Comedy genres, directed by Benjamin Stoloff, starring Jimmy Durante, Lupe Vélez and Stuart Erwin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.6/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Palooka in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Joe Palooka is a naive young man whose father Pete was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him.

Cast

Jimmy Durante

Knobby Walsh

Lupe Vélez

Nina Madero

Stuart Erwin

Joe Palooka

Marjorie Rambeau

Mayme Palooka

Thelma Todd

Trixie

Robert Armstrong

Pete Palooka

Mary Carlisle

Anne Howe

William Cagney

Al McSwatt

Franklyn Ardell

Doc Wise

Tom Dugan

Whitey

Louise Beavers

Crystal

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

Smokey (as Snowflake)

Themes & keywords

pre-codemanhattan, new york cityboxing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Palooka in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Palooka on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and FlixFling. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling.

Is Palooka on Netflix?+

Palooka is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and FlixFling.

How long is Palooka?+

Palooka has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Palooka?+

Palooka stars Jimmy Durante, Lupe Vélez, Stuart Erwin, Marjorie Rambeau and Thelma Todd.

When did Palooka come out?+

Palooka is a 1934 movie directed by Benjamin Stoloff.

What genre is Palooka?+

Palooka is Music and Comedy film.

Who directed Palooka?+

Palooka was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.