Born Reckless (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1937, Born Reckless is a crime and adventure film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 59 minutes. “She taunts death for the thrill of it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Racketeer Jim Barnes is trying to force the independent taxicab-drivers to join his "protection service" at the cost of five bucks a day. Champion race-car driver, Bob Kane, joins with his friends Lee and "Dad" Martin in a fight for the street rights of a big city.
Who’s in it. Born Reckless stars Rochelle Hudson as Sybil Roberts, Brian Donlevy as Bob Kane, Barton MacLane as Jim Barnes and Robert Kent as Lee Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Born Reckless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born Reckless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born Reckless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born Reckless (1937)?
- In US, Born Reckless is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born Reckless worth watching?
- Born Reckless holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born Reckless?
- Born Reckless stars Rochelle Hudson, Brian Donlevy, Barton MacLane, Robert Kent and Harry Carey.
- When was Born Reckless released?
- Born Reckless was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.