The Barefoot Executive (1971)
Overview
In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio's top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend's lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into a madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act. Ride along with narrow escapes and a classic cast featuring Joe Flynn and Harry Morgan in a comedic climb up the corporate ladder that will leave you howling for more!
Where to watch The Barefoot Executive
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Netherlands | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | — | Amazon Video | — |
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What is The Barefoot Executive about?
In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio's top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend's lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into a madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act. Ride along with narrow escapes and a classic cast featuring Joe Flynn and Harry Morgan in a comedic climb up the corporate ladder that will leave you howling for more! The Barefoot Executive is a Comedy, Family movie, released on 1971-03-17, runtime 96 minutes.
Is The Barefoot Executive worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Barefoot Executive 5.5 out of 10 from 50 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Barefoot Executive?
In the United States, The Barefoot Executive can be rented from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Robert Butler
Cast
- Kurt Russell as Steven Post
- Joe Flynn as Francis X. Wilbanks
- Harry Morgan as E.J. Crampton
- Wally Cox as Mertons
- Heather North as Jennifer Scott
- Alan Hewitt as Farnsworth
- Hayden Rorke as Clifford
- John Ritter as Roger
- Jack Bender as Tom
- Tom Anfinsen as Dr. Schmidt
- George N. Neise as Network Executive
- Edwin Reimers as Announcer
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