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Show Boat

6.719361h 53mNRMovieMusicRomanceDrama

Sheltered beauty Magnolia Hawkes takes over as the leading lady on a Mississippi riverboat show when mixed-race Julie and her white husband are forced out of town by a prejudiced sheriff. Charismatic opportunist Gaylord Ravenal wins…

DirectorJames Whale
WriterOscar Hammerstein II
ProducerCarl Laemmle Jr.

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Cast · Directed by James Whale

IDIrene Dunne
Irene Dunne
Magnolia Hawkes
AJAllan Jones
Allan Jones
Gaylord Ravenal
CWCharles Winninger
Charles Winninger
Cap'n Andy Hawkes
PRPaul Robeson
Paul Robeson
Joe
HMHelen Morgan
Helen Morgan
Julie LaVerne
HWHelen Westley
Helen Westley
Parthenia "Parthy" Hawkes
QSQueenie Smith
Queenie Smith
Ellie May Chipley
SWSammy White
Sammy White
Frank Schultz
DCDonald Cook
Donald Cook
Steve Baker
HMHattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel
Queenie
FM
Francis X. Mahoney
Rubber Face
MKMarilyn Knowlden
Marilyn Knowlden
Kim as a Child

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Show Boat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Show Boat?

Show Boat is streaming on YouTube TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Show Boat on Netflix?

No, Show Boat is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV.

Is Show Boat on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Show Boat isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on YouTube TV instead.

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Show Boat is available on YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.