Accidents Will Happen (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Accidents Will Happen is a drama and crime film directed by William Clemens, running about 62 minutes. “THE FAKE ACCIDENT RACKET EXPOSED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A married insurance claims adjuster investigates a gang of accident-fraud racketeers, but they retaliate by targeting his wife.
Who’s in it. Accidents Will Happen stars Ronald Reagan as Eric Gregg, Gloria Blondell as Patricia Carmody, Dick Purcell as Jim Faber and Sheila Bromley as Nona Gregg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Accidents Will Happen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Accidents Will Happen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Accidents Will Happen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Accidents Will Happen (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Accidents Will Happen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Accidents Will Happen worth watching?
- Accidents Will Happen holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Accidents Will Happen?
- Accidents Will Happen stars Ronald Reagan, Gloria Blondell, Dick Purcell, Sheila Bromley and Addison Richards.
- When was Accidents Will Happen released?
- Accidents Will Happen was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.