Shakes the Clown
1991, English. Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.
Loved by children. Desired by women. Adored by bartenders everywhere.
Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, and his boss threatens him with unemployment if he can't get his act under control.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Shakes the Clown
Shakes the Clown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Bobcat GoldthwaitDirector
- Bobcat GoldthwaitShakes The Clown
- Julie BrownJudy
- Adam SandlerDink the Clown
- Blake ClarkStenchy the Clown
- Tom KennyBinky the Clown
- Paul DooleyOwen Cheese
- Kathy GriffinLucy
- Robin WilliamsMime Class Instructor
- LaWanda PageFemale Clown Barfly
- Martin Charles WarnerMale Clown Barfly
- Bruce BaumTy the Rodeo Clown
- Paul KozlowskiHoHo the Clown
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Budget
- $1.4M
- Box office
- $115K
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Shakes the Clown: quick answers
Is Shakes the Clown worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shakes the Clown?
Shakes the Clown runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Shakes the Clown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shakes the Clown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shakes the Clown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shakes the Clown is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shakes the Clown on?
Shakes the Clown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shakes the Clown?
If you liked Shakes the Clown, try Blindspotting, Intermission, The Doom Generation.
Who directed Shakes the Clown?
Shakes the Clown (1991) was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait and stars Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Adam Sandler.