Why Daddy? poster
Where to stream

Why Daddy?

5.5194410mMovieComedy

When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a new show called "Why Daddy?", where a child and an adult compete against each other, with less than stellar results.

DirectorWill Jason
WriterRobert Benchley

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Why Daddy? was released on May 20, 1944 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Will Jason

RBRobert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Joseph A. Doakes
FBFrederick Brady
Frederick Brady
Quiz Show MC
RH
Richard Hall
Bobby

More from Robert Benchley · Lead actor

The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
2007 · 7.5
The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon
1941 · 6.6
I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch
1942 · 6.9
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent
1940 · 7.0
The Major and the Minor
The Major and the Minor
1942 · 7.1
That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976 · 7.0
You'll Never Get Rich
You'll Never Get Rich
1941 · 6.5
Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
1982 · 10.0
Dancing Lady
Dancing Lady
1933 · 6.9
Broadway Melody of 1938
Broadway Melody of 1938
1937 · 6.6
See all fromRobert Benchley

More from Frederick Brady · Co-star actor

Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
1943 · 6.3
The Cat Creeps
The Cat Creeps
1946 · 5.0
Meet Me on Broadway
Meet Me on Broadway
1946 · 8.5
Little Miss Big
Little Miss Big
1946 · 7.0
Dancing in Manhattan
Dancing in Manhattan
1944 · 7.0
Slightly Scandalous
Slightly Scandalous
1946 · 5.7
Swing Shift Maisie
Swing Shift Maisie
1943 · 6.8
Heavenly Music
Heavenly Music
1943 · 6.2
See all fromFrederick Brady

More from Will Jason · Director

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951 · 5.3
Treasury Men in Action
Treasury Men in Action
1950 · 6.2
The Whistler
The Whistler
1954
Shotgun Slade
Shotgun Slade
1959 · 6.2
Ten Cents a Dance
Ten Cents a Dance
1945 · 6.0
Thief of Damascus
Thief of Damascus
1952 · 6.7
Ghost Treasure
Ghost Treasure
1941 · 6.5
The Soul of a Monster
The Soul of a Monster
1944 · 5.5
Blonde Alibi
Blonde Alibi
1946 · 4.8
Victory Quiz
Victory Quiz
1942 · 6.2
See all fromWill Jason

More like this

A Knight for a Day
A Knight for a Day
1946 · 6.6
Barbecue Brawl
Barbecue Brawl
1956 · 6.7
The Big Bad Wolf
The Big Bad Wolf
1934 · 6.5
The Yankee Doodle Mouse
The Yankee Doodle Mouse
1943 · 7.2
Solid Serenade
Solid Serenade
1946 · 7.5
Donald's Nephews
Donald's Nephews
1938 · 6.5
Mickey and the Seal
Mickey and the Seal
1948 · 6.8
Casanova Cat
Casanova Cat
1951 · 6.7
Ferdinand the Bull
Ferdinand the Bull
1938 · 6.7
Perfect Day
Perfect Day
1929 · 7.0
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
1944 · 7.4
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
2025 · 7.2

Why Daddy? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Why Daddy??

Why Daddy? isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Why Daddy? on Netflix?

No, Why Daddy? is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Why Daddy? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Why Daddy? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Why Daddy? for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Why Daddy??

Why Daddy? hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 8, 1944. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.