Dillinger (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1973, Dillinger is an action, drama and crime film directed by John Milius, running about 107 minutes. “The Best Damn Bank Robber in the World!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a shoot-out kills five FBI agents in Kansas City the Bureau target John Dillinger as one of the men to hunt down. Waiting for him to break Federal law they sort out several other mobsters, while Dillinger's bank robbing exploits make him something of a folk hero. Escaping from jail he finds Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby Face Nelson have joined the gang and pretty soon he is Public Enemy Number One. Now the G-men really are after him.

Who’s in it. Dillinger stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lee Mack, Warren Oates as John Dillinger and Paul F. Tompkins, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dillinger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dillinger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dillinger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dillinger (1973)?
In US, Dillinger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dillinger worth watching?
Dillinger holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dillinger?
Dillinger stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lee Mack, Warren Oates, Paul F. Tompkins and Kelsey Grammer.
When was Dillinger released?
Dillinger was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.