Crime and Punishment (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1935, Crime and Punishment is a drama and crime film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 88 minutes. “I am Sonya! You don't know who or what I am... the police know! They know I'm in love with a murderer! But a woman like me might still save a man's soul!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man is haunted by a murder he's committed.
Who’s in it. Crime and Punishment stars Edward Arnold as Inspector Porfiry, Peter Lorre as Roderick Raskolnikov, Marian Marsh as Sonya and Tala Birell as Antonya Raskolnikov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Crime and Punishment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crime and Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crime and Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crime and Punishment (1935)?
- In GB, Crime and Punishment is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?
- Crime and Punishment holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Crime and Punishment?
- Crime and Punishment stars Edward Arnold, Peter Lorre, Marian Marsh, Tala Birell and Elisabeth Risdon.
- When was Crime and Punishment released?
- Crime and Punishment was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.