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Putney Swope

6.319691h 25mRMovieComedy

Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.

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

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Cast · Directed by Robert Downey Sr.

AJArnold Johnson
Arnold Johnson
Putney Swope
SGStan Gottlieb
Stan Gottlieb
Nathan
AGAllen Garfield
Allen Garfield
Elias, Jr.
AR
Archie Russell
Joker
RG
Ramon Gordon
Bissinger
BL
Bert Lawrence
Hawker
JMJoe Madden
Joe Madden
Mr. Syllables
AFAntonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas
The Arab
LGLaura Greene
Laura Greene
Mrs. Swope
AAAllan Arbus
Allan Arbus
Mr. Bad News
PHPepi Hermine
Pepi Hermine
President of the United States
RH
Ruth Hermine
First Lady

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Putney Swope — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Putney Swope?

Putney Swope is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Night Flight Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Putney Swope on Netflix?

No, Putney Swope is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Putney Swope on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Putney Swope is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Putney Swope for free?

Putney Swope is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and FlixHouse in United States.