Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Mysterious Mr. Moto is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Norman Foster, running about 62 minutes. “Peter Lorre gives you your greatest thrill” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Japanese detective rounds up a league of assassins for Scotland Yard.
Who’s in it. Mysterious Mr. Moto stars Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto, Mary Maguire as Ann Richman, Henry Wilcoxon as Anton Darvak and Erik Rhodes as David Scott-Frensham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mysterious Mr. Moto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mysterious Mr. Moto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mysterious Mr. Moto tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mysterious Mr. Moto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mysterious Mr. Moto worth watching?
- Mysterious Mr. Moto holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mysterious Mr. Moto?
- Mysterious Mr. Moto stars Peter Lorre, Mary Maguire, Henry Wilcoxon, Erik Rhodes and Leon Ames.
- When was Mysterious Mr. Moto released?
- Mysterious Mr. Moto was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.