The Milky Way
1936, English. Directed by Leo McCarey.
A fighting milkman who outfights and outsmarts everyone-including himself!
Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Milky Way is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Leo McCareyDirector
- Harold LloydBurleigh Sullivan
- Adolphe MenjouGabby Sloan
- Verree TeasdaleAnn Westley
- Helen MackMae Sullivan
- William GarganSpeed McFarland
- George BarbierWilbur Austin
- Dorothy WilsonPolly Pringle
- Lionel StanderSpider Schultz
- Charles LaneWillard
- Marjorie GatesonMrs. E. Winthrop LeMoyne
- Charles LaneCast
- Anthony QuinnCast
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Grover Jones, Frank Butler, Richard Connell
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The Milky Way: quick answers
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How long is The Milky Way?
The Milky Way runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Milky Way have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Milky Way. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Milky Way parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Milky Way is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Milky Way on?
The Milky Way is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Milky Way?
If you liked The Milky Way, try Duplex, Held Up, The Strongest Man in the World.
Who directed The Milky Way?
The Milky Way (1936) was directed by Leo McCarey and stars Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou, Verree Teasdale.