1941 · movie · NR · 1h 51m
Ball of Fire
“I LOVE HIM because he doesn't know how to kiss—THE JERK!”
Is Ball of Fire on Netflix?
No. Ball of Fire (1941) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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A group of academics have spent years shut up in a house working on the definitive encyclopedia. When one of them discovers that his entry on slang is hopelessly outdated, he ventures into the wide world to learn about the evolving language. Here he meets Sugarpuss O’Shea, a nightclub singer, who’s on top of all the slang, and, it just so happens, needs a place to stay.
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How we got to 69.2
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 17 | none |
Ball of Fire: common questions
Is Ball of Fire on Netflix?
No. Ball of Fire (1941) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Ball of Fire?
Ball of Fire (1941) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Ball of Fire worth watching?
It scores 69.2/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Ball of Fire?
Ball of Fire runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What is Ball of Fire rated?
Ball of Fire is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Ball of Fire?
Ball of Fire stars Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Oskar Homolka, Henry Travers.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.