A Free Soul (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1931, A Free Soul is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 93 minutes. “She wasn't a divorcee but she believed that strangers could kiss!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alcoholic lawyer who successfully defended a notorious gambler on a murder charge objects when his free-spirited daughter becomes romantically involved with him.
Who’s in it. A Free Soul stars Norma Shearer as Jan Ashe, Leslie Howard as Dwight Winthrop, Lionel Barrymore as Stephen Ashe and Clark Gable as Ace Wilfong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Free Soul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Free Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Free Soul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Free Soul (1931)?
- In US, A Free Soul is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Free Soul worth watching?
- A Free Soul holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Free Soul?
- A Free Soul stars Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, Lionel Barrymore, Clark Gable and James Gleason.
- When was A Free Soul released?
- A Free Soul was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.