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Bedtime for Bonzo

6.019511h 23mNRMovieComedyFamilyRomance

College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.

DirectorFrederick de Cordova
WritersLou Breslow·Val Burton
ProducerMichael Kraike

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 3 other countries

Bedtime for Bonzo isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Frederick de Cordova

RRRonald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Professor Peter Boyd
DLDiana Lynn
Diana Lynn
Jane
WSWalter Slezak
Walter Slezak
Professor Hans Neumann
LB
Lucille Barkley
Valerie Tillinghast
JWJesse White
Jesse White
Babcock
HHHerbert Heyes
Herbert Heyes
Dean Tillinghast
HVHerb Vigran
Herb Vigran
Lt. Daggett
HTHarry Tyler
Harry Tyler
Knucksy
EC
Edward Clark
Fosdick (as Ed Clark)
EGEdward Gargan
Edward Gargan
Policeman (as Ed Gargan)
JFJoel Friedkin
Joel Friedkin
Mr. De Witt
BB
Brad Browne
Chief of Police

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Bedtime for Bonzo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bedtime for Bonzo?

Bedtime for Bonzo isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, United Kingdom and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Bedtime for Bonzo on Netflix?

No, Bedtime for Bonzo is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Bedtime for Bonzo on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bedtime for Bonzo isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Bedtime for Bonzo for free?

Bedtime for Bonzo isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Bedtime for Bonzo?

Yes — Bedtime for Bonzo is followed by Bonzo Goes to College (1952) in the Bonzo Collection.

Is there a prequel to Bedtime for Bonzo?

Bedtime for Bonzo is the first film in the Bonzo Collection.

Is Bedtime for Bonzo part of a trilogy?

No — Bedtime for Bonzo is part of the Bonzo Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Bonzo Collection?

There are 2 films in the Bonzo Collection: Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) and Bonzo Goes to College (1952).