The Right to Live (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1935, The Right to Live is a drama film directed by William Keighley, running about 75 minutes. “A daring story - a superb cast - a gripping motion picture everyone should see.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man with a broken back dies after his wife has an affair with his brother.
Who’s in it. The Right to Live stars Josephine Hutchinson as Stella Trent, Colin Clive as Maurice Trent, George Brent as Colin Trent and Henrietta Crosman as Mrs. Trent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Right to Live has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Right to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Right to Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Right to Live (1935)?
- In US, The Right to Live is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Right to Live worth watching?
- The Right to Live holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Right to Live?
- The Right to Live stars Josephine Hutchinson, Colin Clive, George Brent, Henrietta Crosman and Peggy Wood.
- When was The Right to Live released?
- The Right to Live was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.