The Errand Boy
1961, English. Directed by Jerry Lewis.
Fractures Hollywood with a Million Howls!
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Errand Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Jerry LewisDirector
- Jerry LewisMorty S. Tashman
- Brian DonlevyTom 'T.P.' Paramutual
- Howard McNearDexter Sneak
- Dick WessonThe A.D.
- Kathleen FreemanMrs. Helen Paramutual
- Robert IversYoung NY Director Who Argues with T.P.
- Pat DahlMiss Carson
- Renée TaylorMiss Giles
- Rita HayesSinger Who Dubs Davitt
- Stanley AdamsGrumpy
- Isobel ElsomIrma Paramutual
- Sig RumanBaron Elston Carteblanche
Details
- Released
- 28 November 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis
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The Errand Boy: quick answers
Is The Errand Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Errand Boy?
The Errand Boy runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Errand Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Errand Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Errand Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Errand Boy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Errand Boy on?
The Errand Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Errand Boy?
If you liked The Errand Boy, try Taking Care of Business, Thunderstruck, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry.
Who directed The Errand Boy?
The Errand Boy (1961) was directed by Jerry Lewis and stars Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear.