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Chafed Elbows

5.919671h 3mMovieComedyFantasy

A day in the life of a young Manhattanite who is in love with his mother, gives birth to $1890 from his hip, and kills indiscriminately.

DirectorRobert Downey Sr.
WriterRobert Downey Sr.
ProducerRobert Downey Sr.

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Cast · Directed by Robert Downey Sr.

ED
Elsie Downey
All Women's Roles
GMGeorge Morgan
George Morgan
Walter Dinsmore
LWLawrence Wolf
Lawrence Wolf
TO
Tom O'Horgan
EK
Elmer Kline
BB
Ben Bagley
RB
Ralph Blasi
MB
Michael Brown
RN
Ronald Nealy
SW
Stanley Warnow
LM
Lafayette Malatsun
JJ
Jack Jobson

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Chafed Elbows — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chafed Elbows?

Chafed Elbows is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chafed Elbows on Netflix?

No, Chafed Elbows is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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No, Chafed Elbows isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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