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How to Eat

6.319399mMovieComedy

Humorist Robert Benchley discusses the issue of food and how different situations can affect one's ability to consume and digest food, using his stock everyman and slightly bumbling character Joe Doakes to dramatize such situations.…

DirectorRoy Rowland

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Cast · Directed by Roy Rowland

RBRobert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Lecturer / Joe Doakes
RLRuth Lee
Ruth Lee
Mrs. Joe Doakes
GLGeorge Lessey
George Lessey
Toastmaster at Dinner
FMForbes Murray
Forbes Murray
Joe's Dinner Guest

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How to Eat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How to Eat?

How to Eat isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is How to Eat on Netflix?

No, How to Eat is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is How to Eat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How to Eat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch How to Eat for free?

How to Eat isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for How to Eat?

How to Eat hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 29, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.