Baby Face Nelson (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1957, Baby Face Nelson is a drama and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 85 minutes. “the baby-face punk who became the FBI's PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Famed Depression-era gangster “Baby Face Nelson” (Mickey Rooney) robs and kills while accompanied by his beautiful moll (Carolyn Jones).
Who’s in it. Baby Face Nelson stars Mickey Rooney as Lester M. 'Baby Face Nelson' Gillis, Carolyn Jones as Sue Nelson, Cedric Hardwicke as Doc Saunders (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke) and Leo Gordon as John Dillinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Baby Face Nelson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baby Face Nelson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baby Face Nelson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baby Face Nelson (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baby Face Nelson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baby Face Nelson worth watching?
- Baby Face Nelson holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Baby Face Nelson?
- Baby Face Nelson stars Mickey Rooney, Carolyn Jones, Cedric Hardwicke, Leo Gordon and Anthony Caruso.
- When was Baby Face Nelson released?
- Baby Face Nelson was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.