A Day at the Races movie poster

A Day at the Races

1937 · 1h 49m · Released

NR Comedy, Music

Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.1 The Movie Database
7.5 IMDb
89% Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream A Day at the Races

Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, YouTube TV, and TCM.

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Trailer

A Day at the Races (1937) Original Trailer [HD]

Top cast and crew

Sam Wood Director
Groucho Marx Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush
Chico Marx Tony
Harpo Marx Stuffy
Allan Jones Gil Stewart
Maureen O'Sullivan Judy Standish
Margaret Dumont Emily Upjohn
Sig Ruman Dr. Leopold X. Steinberg
Leonard Ceeley Whitmore
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Frequently asked questions about A Day at the Races

Where can I watch A Day at the Races in the United States?

A Day at the Races is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV, and TCM in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch A Day at the Races for free?

Not free in the United States right now. A Day at the Races needs a subscription to fuboTV, YouTube TV, and TCM, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for A Day at the Races?

A Day at the Races scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, and 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who stars in A Day at the Races?

A Day at the Races stars Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Allan Jones, and Maureen O'Sullivan. Sam Wood is the director.

How long is A Day at the Races?

A Day at the Races runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).

When did A Day at the Races come out?

A Day at the Races was released on June 11, 1937.

Which studio made A Day at the Races?

A Day at the Races was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.

What was the budget for A Day at the Races?

A Day at the Races was made on a budget of $2,016,000.

How much did A Day at the Races make at the box office?

A Day at the Races grossed $2,305,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,016,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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