Cast: Bob Hope

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Bob Hope. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


7.4

340 votes

7.3

76 votes

The Greatest Show on Earth

1952 · Movie · 153 min. · United States

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast James Stewart · Charlton Heston · Betty Hutton · Cornel Wilde

Synopsis The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) follows the story of circus manager Brad Braden, who hires the renowned performer The Great Sebastian to guarantee a lucrative and successful season. This decision, however, displaces Brad's girlfriend, Holly, from her prized center...

6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

The Beach Boys: An American Band

1985 · Documentary · 103 min. · United States

Direction Malcolm Leo

Cast Brian Wilson · Dennis Wilson · Carl Wilson · Mike Love

Synopsis The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) presents an in-depth look at the iconic American rock band, The Beach Boys. This documentary features a collection of interviews, live concert performances, and memorable clips from films and television shows that showcase...

6.2

24 votes

6.2

24 votes

Direction Chuck Workman

Cast Peter Coyote · Robert Altman · Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle · Fred Astaire

Synopsis The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (TV) (1995) is a captivating documentary that marks the centennial of Hollywood, the global leader in film production. This engaging narrative is brought to life by a diverse cast of actors,...

6.0

26 votes

6.0

26 votes

The Cat and the Canary

1939 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Bob Hope · Paulette Goddard · John Beal · Douglass Montgomery

Synopsis The Cat and the Canary (1939) unfolds a decade after the demise of wealthy Cyrus Norman. His attorney, Cosby, summons the six surviving relatives to Cyrus' New Orleans estate for the "reading of the will." To their chagrin, Joyce is...

6.0

76 votes

6.0

76 votes

The Princess and the Pirate

1944 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction David Butler · Sidney Lanfield

Cast Bob Hope · Virginia Mayo · Walter Brennan · Walter Slezak

Synopsis The Princess and the Pirate (1944) follows the escapades of Princess Margaret, who embarks on a secret journey to marry her beloved rather than the suitor chosen by her father. While sailing, her vessel is ambushed by pirates who recognize...

5.9

350 votes

5.9

350 votes

Road to Utopia

1946 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Hal Walker

Cast Bing Crosby · Bob Hope · Dorothy Lamour · Hillary Brooke

Synopsis Road to Utopia (1946) follows the escapades of two vaudeville entertainers, Duke and Chester, who embark on a journey to Alaska at the dawn of the 20th century, hoping to strike it rich. During their voyage to Skagway, they stumble...

5.8

24 votes

5.8

24 votes

The Oscar

1966 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Russell Rouse

Cast Stephen Boyd · Elke Sommer · Milton Berle · Eleanor Parker

Synopsis The Oscar (1966) follows the journey of Frankie Fane, a man who has ascended to the pinnacle of Hollywood's elite. As he stands on the brink of winning his coveted Oscar, his longtime friend Hymie Kelly reflects on their shared...

5.7

85 votes

5.7

85 votes

The Muppet Movie

1979 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction James Frawley

Cast The Muppets · Charles Durning · Austin Pendleton · Mel Brooks

Synopsis The Muppet Movie (1979) follows the journey of Kermit the Frog, who is spotted by a talent scout while strumming his banjo in the Florida Everglades. The scout sees potential in Kermit and encourages him to pursue stardom in Hollywood....

5.7

979 votes

5.7

979 votes

5.7

221 votes

The Facts of Life

1960 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Melvin Frank

Cast Bob Hope · Lucille Ball · Ruth Hussey · Peter Leeds

Synopsis The Facts of Life (1960) follows Larry and Kitty, a pair of middle-class suburban dwellers who grow weary of their monotonous lives and strained marriages. Despite their initial mutual annoyance, they discover an unexpected romantic connection during a vacation spent...

5.7

71 votes

5.7

71 votes

My Favorite Brunette

1947 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Bob Hope · Dorothy Lamour · Peter Lorre · Lon Chaney Jr.

Synopsis My Favorite Brunette (1947) follows the story of a photographer named Ronnie Jackson who is tasked by a private investigator to watch over his office while he is out of town. Ronnie's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters...

5.4

262 votes

5.4

262 votes

Road to Rio

1947 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Bob Hope · Bing Crosby · Dorothy Lamour · Gale Sondergaard

Synopsis Road to Rio (1947) follows the escapades of Scat Sweeney and Hot Lips Barton, two jobless musicians who sneak onto a vessel heading to Rio after inadvertently causing a circus tent to go up in flames. Their journey takes an...

5.4

92 votes

5.4

92 votes

The Paleface

1948 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Bob Hope · Jane Russell · Robert Armstrong · Iris Adrian

Synopsis The Paleface (1948) follows the comedic journey of Bob Hope as Painless Potter, a timid dentist who finds himself in an unexpected adventure. When he ties the knot with Calamity Jane (Jane Russell), a strong-willed woman with a hidden agenda,...

5.3

204 votes

5.3

204 votes

Casanova's Big Night

1954 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Bob Hope · Joan Fontaine · Audrey Dalton · Basil Rathbone

Synopsis Casanova's Big Night (1954) is set in Italy during the year 1757, where a timid tailor named Pippo Popolino assumes the identity of the legendary Casanova to woo a charming widow named Francesca. Unbeknownst to him, his deception leads to...

5.3

39 votes

5.3

39 votes

Alias Jesse James

1959 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Bob Hope · Rhonda Fleming · Wendell Corey · Gloria Talbott

Synopsis Alias Jesse James (1959) follows the chaotic journey of notorious outlaw T.J. 'Jesse' James, portrayed by Wendell Corey, who finds himself in a peculiar predicament. In a twist of fate, James attempts to eliminate insurance agent Milford Farnsworth, played by...

5.3

112 votes

5.3

112 votes

Road to Morocco

1942 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction David Butler

Cast Bing Crosby · Bob Hope · Dorothy Lamour · Anthony Quinn

Synopsis Road to Morocco (1942) follows the escapades of Jeff and Turkey, a pair of adventurous and humorous individuals who find themselves stranded on a raft in the Mediterranean Sea. After being washed ashore in a desert, they commandeer a camel...

5.3

98 votes

5.3

98 votes

Son of Paleface

1952 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Frank Tashlin

Cast Bob Hope · Jane Russell · Roy Rogers · Douglass Dumbrille

Synopsis Son of Paleface (1952) follows the comedic adventures of Junior Potter, portrayed by Bob Hope, as he ventures back to the frontier to secure his father's hidden fortune, only to discover it has vanished. Alongside him is Jane Russell, who...

5.1

201 votes

5.1

201 votes

Road to Bali

1952 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Hal Walker

Cast Bing Crosby · Bob Hope · Dorothy Lamour · Murvyn Vye

Synopsis Road to Bali (1952) follows two talented performers who hastily depart from Melbourne to escape a series of marriage proposals. Seeking adventure, they take up jobs as divers, which leads them to a picturesque island en route to Bali. Here,...

5.1

133 votes

5.1

133 votes