Little Tough Guy (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, Little Tough Guy is a drama and crime film directed by Harold Young, running about 86 minutes. “HERE AGAIN...TO JOLT YOU FROM YOUR SEATS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The son of a man sentenced to death for a murder he didn't commit vows to become a criminal himself. He starts his own street gang, and their crime spree is financed by a mysterious young man--who turns out to be the son of the District Attorney who sent the boy's father to the electric chair.
Who’s in it. Little Tough Guy stars Robert Wilcox as Paul Wilson, Helen Parrish as Kay Boylan, Marjorie Main as Mrs. Boylan and Jackie Searl as Cyril Gerrard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Little Tough Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Tough Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Tough Guy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Tough Guy (1938)?
- In US, Little Tough Guy is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Tough Guy worth watching?
- Little Tough Guy holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Little Tough Guy?
- Little Tough Guy stars Robert Wilcox, Helen Parrish, Marjorie Main, Jackie Searl and Peggy Stewart.
- When was Little Tough Guy released?
- Little Tough Guy was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.