East Side Kids (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1940, East Side Kids is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Robert F. Hill, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. After living all his chilhood in the street, a young boy notices rapidly that crime doesn't pay and that´s why he decides to become a policeman. One day, one of his best friends go in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Immediately the policeman tries his best to release him and prove his innocence.
Who’s in it. East Side Kids stars Leon Ames as Pat O'Day, Dennis Moore as Milton "Mileaway" Harris, Joyce Bryant as Molly Dolan and Hal E. Chester as Fred "Dutch" Kuhn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, East Side Kids has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch East Side Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of East Side Kids tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East Side Kids (1940)?
- In US, East Side Kids is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 East Side Kids worth watching?
- East Side Kids holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in East Side Kids?
- East Side Kids stars Leon Ames, Dennis Moore, Joyce Bryant, Hal E. Chester and Harris Berger.
- When was East Side Kids released?
- East Side Kids was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.