Over the Hill (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1931, Over the Hill is a drama film directed by Henry King, running about 89 minutes. “See this Picture-and peer into the Soul of Humanity” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In their farm house in a New York village, Ma Shelby prepares breakfast for her four children, Isaac, Tommy, Johnny and Susan, and then awakens them. The racket the boys make as they play and fight awakens their father, who spanks the eldest, Isaac. When a visitor chides Pa for not working, Ma sticks up for her husband, saying that he has a weak back and that he is waiting for a promised government job.
Who’s in it. Over the Hill stars Mae Marsh as Ma Shelby, James Dunn as Johnny Shelby as an Adult, Sally Eilers as Isabel Potter as an Adult and Edward Crandall as Thomas as an Adult, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Over the Hill sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over the Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over the Hill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over the Hill (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Over the Hill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Over the Hill worth watching?
- Over the Hill holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Over the Hill?
- Over the Hill stars Mae Marsh, James Dunn, Sally Eilers, Edward Crandall and Claire Maynard.
- When was Over the Hill released?
- Over the Hill was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.