I'll Give a Million (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1938, I'll Give a Million is a comedy and drama film directed by Walter Lang, running about 70 minutes. “The Laugh Riot of the Century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After saving a tramp from suicide, a millionaire takes his clothing and disappears. Word is out that he will give a million dollars to anyone who is kind to a tramp.
Who’s in it. I'll Give a Million stars Warner Baxter as Tony Newlander, Marjorie Weaver as Jean Hofmann, Peter Lorre as Louie 'The Dope' Monteau and Jean Hersholt as Victor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, I'll Give a Million 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 I'll Give a Million page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'll Give a Million tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'll Give a Million (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I'll Give a Million change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I'll Give a Million worth watching?
- I'll Give a Million holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'll Give a Million?
- I'll Give a Million stars Warner Baxter, Marjorie Weaver, Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt and John Carradine.
- When was I'll Give a Million released?
- I'll Give a Million was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.