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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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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

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Show Boat is streaming on Public Domain Movies in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Show Boat on Netflix?

No, Show Boat is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Public Domain Movies.

Is Show Boat on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Show Boat for free?

Show Boat is available to stream free (with ads) on Public Domain Movies in United States.