The Bowery (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1933, The Bowery is a comedy and drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. "In the Gay Nineties New York had grown up into bustles and balloon Sleeves ... but The Bowery had grown younger, louder and more rowdy until it was known as the 'Livest Mile on the face of the globe' ... the cradle of men who were later to be famous.
Who’s in it. The Bowery stars Wallace Beery as Chuck Connors, George Raft as Steve Brodie, Jackie Cooper as Swipes McGurk and Fay Wray as Lucy Calhoun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Bowery 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bowery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bowery tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bowery (1933)?
- In US, The Bowery is available to 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 The Bowery worth watching?
- The Bowery holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bowery?
- The Bowery stars Wallace Beery, George Raft, Jackie Cooper, Fay Wray and Pert Kelton.
- When was The Bowery released?
- The Bowery was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.