Sons of the Desert (1933)
Kernel Score: 78% · 258 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1933-12-29
Runtime: 65 minutes
Where to watch Sons of the Desert
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.
Sons of the Desert parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Sons of the Desert is a classic Laurel and Hardy comedy involving husbands deceiving their wives, played for laughs.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: None — No substantial substance use depicted.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- A Night at the Opera (1935) — 85%
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- Animal Crackers (1930) — 77%
- Clue (1985) — 82%
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Director
William A. Seiter
Cast
- Stan Laurel as Stanley 'Stan' Laurel
- Oliver Hardy as Oliver 'Ollie' Hardy
- Mae Busch as Mrs. Lottie Hardy
- Dorothy Christy as Mrs. Betty Laurel
- Charley Chase as Charley
- Lucien Littlefield as Dr. Horace Meddick
- Ernie Alexander as Waiter (uncredited)
- Brooks Benedict as A Son of the Desert (uncredited)
- Charita as Lead Hula Dancer (uncredited)
- Ellen Corby as Partygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited)
Sons of the Desert FAQ
Is Sons of the Desert good?
Sons of the Desert has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 258 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sons of the Desert?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Darkroom, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Mometu and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Sons of the Desert OK for kids?
Sons of the Desert is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Sons of the Desert is a classic Laurel and Hardy comedy involving husbands deceiving their wives, played for laughs.
What movies are like Sons of the Desert?
If you liked Sons of the Desert, try A Night at the Opera, Monkey Business, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Animal Crackers.