Twentieth Century (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1934, Twentieth Century is a comedy and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 91 minutes. “The Star of Stars in the Hit of Hits!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.
Who’s in it. Twentieth Century stars John Barrymore as Oscar Jaffe, Carole Lombard as Lily Garland, formerly Mildred Plotka, Walter Connolly as Oliver Webb and Roscoe Karns as Owen O'Malley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Twentieth Century has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twentieth Century page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twentieth Century tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twentieth Century (1934)?
- In US, Twentieth Century is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Twentieth Century worth watching?
- Twentieth Century holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twentieth Century?
- Twentieth Century stars John Barrymore, Carole Lombard, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns and Ralph Forbes.
- When was Twentieth Century released?
- Twentieth Century was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.