Four Hours to Kill! (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, Four Hours to Kill! is a drama and crime film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 70 minutes. “"Get ready to die, you rat! You sent me to the gallows for a measly two hundred bucks!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective who has "four hours to kill" before delivering his prisoner, an escaped killer, spends the time in the lobby of a Broadway theater where a musical is playing. The film focuses on the relationship between the two men, and also between various characters in the theater audience, staff and cast.
Who’s in it. Four Hours to Kill! stars Richard Barthelmess as Tony Mako, Ray Milland as Carl Barrett, Joe Morrison as Eddie and Gertrude Michael as Mrs. Sylvia Temple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Four Hours to Kill! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Hours to Kill! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Hours to Kill! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Hours to Kill! (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Four Hours to Kill! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Four Hours to Kill! worth watching?
- Four Hours to Kill! holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Four Hours to Kill!?
- Four Hours to Kill! stars Richard Barthelmess, Ray Milland, Joe Morrison, Gertrude Michael and Helen Mack.
- When was Four Hours to Kill! released?
- Four Hours to Kill! was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.