Boys' Reformatory (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Boys' Reformatory is a drama and crime film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A tough street kid takes the rap for a burglary committed by the son of his foster family and is sent to a boys reformatory, where the inmates are under the thumb of corrupt guards and a brutal prison doctor.
Who’s in it. Boys' Reformatory stars Frankie Darro as Tommy Ryan, Grant Withers as Dr. Owens, Lillian Elliott as Mrs. O'Meara and Ben Welden as Mike Hearn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Boys' Reformatory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys' Reformatory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys' Reformatory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys' Reformatory (1939)?
- In US, Boys' Reformatory is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boys' Reformatory worth watching?
- Boys' Reformatory holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Boys' Reformatory?
- Boys' Reformatory stars Frankie Darro, Grant Withers, Lillian Elliott, Ben Welden and David Durand.
- When was Boys' Reformatory released?
- Boys' Reformatory was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.