Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Jack E. Leonard
as Narrator
Bud Abbott
as Character in Film Clips (archive footage)
Lou Costello
as Character in Film Clips (archive footage)
Tom Ewell
as Nugget Joe McDermott in Lost In Alaska (archive footage)
Margaret Hamilton
as Aunt Huddy in Comin' Round The Mountain (archive footage)
Bela Lugosi
as Count Dracula (archive footage)
Marjorie Main
as Widow Hawkins in The Wistful Widow Of Wagon Gap
Nat Pendleton
as Sergeant Michael Collins in Buck Privates (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1965
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes9
Director—
WritersGene Wood
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe World of Abbott and Costello
About The World of Abbott and Costello
A compilation of clips from 19 Abbott & Costello features: The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap, In the Navy, Hit the Ice, Who Done It?, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Mexican Hayride, Hold That Ghost, Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion, Little Giant, In Society, Ride 'Em Cowboy, The Naughty Nineties, Buck Privates Come Home, Buck Privates, Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops, Lost in Alaska, Comin' Round the Mountain, Abbott and Costello Go to Mars and Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy. - Written by Tom Weaver
Directed by —, The World of Abbott and Costello leans on a strong ensemble — Jack E. Leonard, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1965.
Read More on the Blog
You Might Also Like
More like The World of Abbott and Costello, picked from what people are watching
6.3The Ladies Man
1961 6.3
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?
The Ladies Man
1961
6.6Fun with Dick and Jane
1977 6.6
When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
7.1Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain
2011 7.1
Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin back in Philly where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. You will laugh 'til it hurts!
Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain
2011
6.7Caveman
1981 6.7
Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.
Caveman
1981
6.8Much Ado About Nothing
2013 6.8
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words.
Much Ado About Nothing
2013
6.5Silent Movie
1976 6.5
Aspiring filmmakers Mel Funn, Marty Eggs and Dom Bell go to a financially troubled studio with an idea for a silent movie. In an effort to make the movie more marketable, they attempt to recruit a number of big name stars to appear, while the studio's creditors attempt to thwart them.
Silent Movie
1976
User Reviews
6.8
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Spider-Man Brand New Day OTT Release Date: When and Where It Will Stream
Tom Holland’s biggest Spider-Man film yet is smashing records in theatres, and everyone is asking the same question: when does it hit OTT? Here is the latest, updated as it is confirmed.
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.