Way Out West (1937)
Kernel Score: 80% · 224 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Comedy, Western
Released: 1937-04-16
Runtime: 64 minutes
Where to watch Way Out West
- Free with ads: Darkroom
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Stan and Ollie try to deliver the deed to a valuable gold mine to the daughter of a dead prospector. Unfortunately, the daughter's evil guardian is determined to have the gold mine for himself and his saloon-singer wife.
Way Out West parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Way Out West is a classic Laurel and Hardy slapstick comedy about delivering a gold mine deed, suitable for the whole family.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Only mild cartoonish slapstick, consistent with the comedic duo's style.
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
James W. Horne
Cast
- Stan Laurel as Stan
- Oliver Hardy as Ollie
- Rosina Lawrence as Mary Roberts / Stan's falsetto (voice)
- James Finlayson as Mickey Finn
- Sharon Lynn as Lola Marcel
- Chill Wills as Lead Singer of the Avalon Boys / Stan's Bass Singing (uncredited)
- Stanley Fields as Sheriff
- Vivien Oakland as Sheriff's Wife
- Flora Finch as Maw (uncredited)
- Fred 'Snowflake' Toones as Janitor
Way Out West FAQ
Is Way Out West good?
Way Out West has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 224 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Way Out West?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Darkroom and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Way Out West OK for kids?
Way Out West is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Way Out West is a classic Laurel and Hardy slapstick comedy about delivering a gold mine deed, suitable for the whole family.
What movies are like Way Out West?
If you liked Way Out West, try They Call Me Trinity, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The Ballad of Cable Hogue and Johnny Guitar.