The Crowd (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1928, The Crowd is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. John, an ambitious but undisciplined New York City office worker, meets and marries Mary. They start a family, struggle to cope with marital stress, financial setbacks, and tragedy, all while lost amid the anonymous, pitiless throngs of the big city.
Who’s in it. The Crowd stars Eleanor Boardman as Mary Sims, James Murray as John 'Johnny' Sims, Bert Roach as Bert and Estelle Clark as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Crowd has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crowd page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crowd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crowd (1928)?
- In US, The Crowd is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crowd worth watching?
- The Crowd holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Crowd?
- The Crowd stars Eleanor Boardman, James Murray, Bert Roach, Estelle Clark and Daniel G. Tomlinson.
- When was The Crowd released?
- The Crowd was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.