Chicago (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1927, Chicago is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Frank Urson, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, two-timing boozing wife Roxie Hart kills her lover in cold blood after he leaves her, and finagles her way out being indicted. The basis for Kander/Ebb's 1975 Broadway musical of the same name and its Oscar-winning 2002 film adaptation.
Who’s in it. Chicago stars Phyllis Haver as Roxie Hart, Victor Varconi as Amos Hart, Virginia Bradford as Katie and Robert Edeson as William Flynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Chicago has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chicago page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chicago tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicago (1927)?
- In US, Chicago is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chicago worth watching?
- Chicago holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chicago?
- Chicago stars Phyllis Haver, Victor Varconi, Virginia Bradford, Robert Edeson and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Chicago released?
- Chicago was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.