Buried Alive (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1939, Buried Alive is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Victor Halperin, running about 62 minutes. “Love finds its way... behind the gates of prison!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prison trustee rescues a despondent executioner from a bar-room brawl, and is blamed for the fight by a tabloid reporter who actually started it, and loses parole, becomes embittered, and gets blamed for murder of guard.
Who’s in it. Buried Alive stars Beverly Roberts as Joan Wright, Robert Wilcox as Johnny Martin, Paul McVey as Jim Henderson and Ted Osborne as Ira Hanes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Buried Alive has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buried Alive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buried Alive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buried Alive (1939)?
- In US, Buried Alive is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buried Alive worth watching?
- Buried Alive holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buried Alive?
- Buried Alive stars Beverly Roberts, Robert Wilcox, Paul McVey, Ted Osborne and George Pembroke.