What's Up, Doc? (1972)
Kernel Score: 83% · 439 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Released: 1972-03-09
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch What's Up, Doc?
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations.
What's Up, Doc? parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that What's Up, Doc? is a G-rated screwball comedy about a chaotic mix-up of identical bags leading to wacky chases.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Only slapstick chaos and comedic chase sequences, no real violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- The Professor and the Madman (2019) — 80%
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Cast
- Barbra Streisand as Judy Maxwell
- Ryan O'Neal as Howard Bannister
- Madeline Kahn as Eunice Burns
- Kenneth Mars as Hugh Simon
- Austin Pendleton as Frederick Larrabee
- Michael Murphy as Mr. Smith
- Philip Roth as Mr. Jones
- Sorrell Booke as Harry
- Stefan Gierasch as Fritz
- Mabel Albertson as Mrs. Van Hoskins
What's Up, Doc? FAQ
Is What's Up, Doc? good?
What's Up, Doc? has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 439 audience ratings.
Where can I watch What's Up, Doc??
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is What's Up, Doc? OK for kids?
What's Up, Doc? is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that What's Up, Doc? is a G-rated screwball comedy about a chaotic mix-up of identical bags leading to wacky chases.
What movies are like What's Up, Doc??
If you liked What's Up, Doc?, try Take the Money and Run, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Looking: The Movie and A Shot in the Dark.