Hell's Angels (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1930, Hell's Angels is an action, drama and war film directed by James Whale, running about 131 minutes. “Howard Hughes' Thrilling Multi-Million Dollar Air Spectacle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When World War I breaks out, brothers Roy and Monte Rutledge, each attending Oxford university, enlist with the Royal Flying Corps.
Who’s in it. Hell's Angels stars Ben Lyon as Monte Rutledge, James Hall as Roy Rutledge, Jean Harlow as Helen and John Darrow as Karl Armstedt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hell's Angels has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell's Angels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell's Angels tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell's Angels (1930)?
- In US, Hell's Angels is available to stream on TCM and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell's Angels worth watching?
- Hell's Angels holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell's Angels?
- Hell's Angels stars Ben Lyon, James Hall, Jean Harlow, John Darrow and Lucien Prival.
- When was Hell's Angels released?
- Hell's Angels was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.