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Fools' Parade

6.619711h 38mGMovieComedyDramaThriller

When a trio of ex-convicts led by Mattie Appleyard is released from prison, they hope to open a general store using money Mattie has saved during his 40-year sentence. This attempt is met with great resistance from a corrupt prison official and the banker who issued Mattie the check.

DirectorAndrew V. McLaglen
WriterJames Lee Barrett
ProducersAndrew V. McLaglen·James Lee Barrett

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 4 other countries

Fools' Parade isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen

JSJames Stewart
James Stewart
Mattie Appleyard
GKGeorge Kennedy
George Kennedy
Dallas 'Doc' Council
ABAnne Baxter
Anne Baxter
Cleo
SMStrother Martin
Strother Martin
Lee Cottrill
KRKurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Johnny Jesus
KCKatherine Cannon
Katherine Cannon
Chanty Thorne
DHDavid Huddleston
David Huddleston
Homer Grindstaff
MKMike Kellin
Mike Kellin
Steve Mystic
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
Roy K. Sizemore
RDRobert Donner
Robert Donner
Willis Hubbard
MPMorgan Paull
Morgan Paull
Junior Kilfong
DCDort Clark
Dort Clark
Enoch Purdy

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Fools' Parade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fools' Parade?

Fools' Parade isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Switzerland and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Fools' Parade on Netflix?

No, Fools' Parade is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Fools' Parade on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fools' Parade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Fools' Parade for free?

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