-30- (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1959, -30- is a drama film directed by Jack Webb, running about 96 minutes. “Inch by inch a rumor grows into a roar... word by word the teletype starts ticking like a bomb... moment by moment the suspense builds headline-high to a new peak of motion picture excitement” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newspaper editor deals with a particularly stressful day in the newsroom.
Who’s in it. -30- stars Jack Webb as Sam Gatlin, William Conrad as Jim Bathgate, David Nelson as Earl Collins and Whitney Blake as Peggy Gatlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, -30- has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch -30- page.
If you liked it. Fans of -30- tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch -30- (1959)?
- In US, -30- is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is -30- worth watching?
- -30- holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in -30-?
- -30- stars Jack Webb, William Conrad, David Nelson, Whitney Blake and Louise Lorimer.
- When was -30- released?
- -30- was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.