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Show Boat

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★ 6.2(79)19511h 47m

Show Boat is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Show Boat

🇺🇸 United States

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Good to know

Director: George Sidney
Release date: 1951-07-19
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $11,000,000
Budget: $2,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Show Boat — trailer

About Show Boat

Show Boat is a 1951 movie in the Music, Romance and Drama genres, directed by George Sidney, starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner and Howard Keel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 79 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Show Boat in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.

Cast

Kathryn Grayson

Magnolia Hawks

Ava Gardner

Julie LaVerne

Howard Keel

Gaylord Ravenal

Joe E. Brown

Cap'n Andy Hawks

Marge Champion

Ellie May Shipley

Gower Champion

Frank Schultz

Robert Sterling

Steven Baker

Agnes Moorehead

Parthy Hawks

Leif Erickson

Pete

William Warfield

Joe

Linda Christian

Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Racetrack spectator (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

grandparent grandchild relationshipmusicalbased on play or musicalinterracial relationshipriverboatreconciliationshowboatmiscegenationpaddlewheel boat

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Show Boat in United States?+

In United States, Show Boat is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Show Boat on Netflix?+

Show Boat is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Show Boat?+

Show Boat has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Show Boat?+

Show Boat stars Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Joe E. Brown and Marge Champion.

When did Show Boat come out?+

Show Boat is a 1951 movie directed by George Sidney.

What genre is Show Boat?+

Show Boat is Music, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Show Boat?+

Show Boat was directed by George Sidney.