Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
Kernel Score: 86% · 384 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1928-05-09
Runtime: 70 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The just-out-of-college, effete son of a no-nonsense steamboat captain comes to visit his father whom he's not seen since he was a child.
Steamboat Bill, Jr. parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that this 1928 silent comedy is a lighthearted, family-friendly tale of a son reuniting with his steamboat-captain father.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Slapstick comedy and a dramatic storm/rescue sequence provide mild peril without graphic harm.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Charles Reisner
Cast
- Buster Keaton as William 'Willie' Canfield Jr.
- Tom McGuire as John James 'J.J.' King
- Ernest Torrence as William 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield Sr.
- Tom Lewis as First and Last Mate Tom Carter
- Marion Byron as Kitty King
- James T. Mack as Minister (uncredited)
- Ford West as Barber (uncredited)
Steamboat Bill, Jr. FAQ
Is Steamboat Bill, Jr. good?
Steamboat Bill, Jr. has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 384 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
In the US you can stream Steamboat Bill, Jr. on Fubo, IndieFlix and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Steamboat Bill, Jr. OK for kids?
Steamboat Bill, Jr. is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this 1928 silent comedy is a lighthearted, family-friendly tale of a son reuniting with his steamboat-captain father.
What movies are like Steamboat Bill, Jr.?
If you liked Steamboat Bill, Jr., try The Navigator, Lady and the Tramp, Overboard and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.