Lightnin' (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1930, Lightnin' is a comedy film directed by Henry King, running about 96 minutes. “Love and Laughter in the land of quick divorce” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lightnin' and Mary Jones are co-owners of a hotel built right on a state border, used by divorcing wives so they can pretend to be in California while establishing residency in Nevada. When Lightnin' refuses to sell his share of the hotel to a gang of crooks, Mary is coerced into divorcing her husband so that she can sign over the deed herself.
Who’s in it. Lightnin' stars Will Rogers as Lightnin' Bill Jones, Louise Dresser as Mrs. Mary Jones, Joel McCrea as John Marvin and Helen Cohan as Milly Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Lightnin' has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lightnin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lightnin' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lightnin' (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lightnin' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lightnin' worth watching?
- Lightnin' holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lightnin'?
- Lightnin' stars Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Joel McCrea, Helen Cohan and Jason Robards Sr..
- When was Lightnin' released?
- Lightnin' was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.