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Show Boat

6.219511h 47mNRMovieRomanceDrama

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

DirectorGeorge Sidney
WriterJohn Lee Mahin
ProducerArthur Freed

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by George Sidney

KGKathryn Grayson
Kathryn Grayson
Magnolia Hawks
AGAva Gardner
Ava Gardner
Julie LaVerne
HKHoward Keel
Howard Keel
Gaylord Ravenal
JBJoe E. Brown
Joe E. Brown
Cap'n Andy Hawks
MCMarge Champion
Marge Champion
Ellie May Shipley
GCGower Champion
Gower Champion
Frank Schultz
RSRobert Sterling
Robert Sterling
Steven Baker
AMAgnes Moorehead
Agnes Moorehead
Parthy Hawks
LELeif Erickson
Leif Erickson
Pete
WWWilliam Warfield
William Warfield
Joe
LCLinda Christian
Linda Christian
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
BFBess Flowers
Bess Flowers
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

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Show Boat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Show Boat?

Show Boat isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Show Boat on Netflix?

No, Show Boat is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Show Boat on Amazon Prime Video?

Show Boat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Show Boat for free?

Show Boat isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.