The Gang's All Here (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, The Gang's All Here is a comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland, running about 75 minutes. “FULL SCREAM AHEAD! This Back Stairs Buccaneer is off on a CRIME CRACKING BINGE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Forrest is anticipating a quiet retirement spent penning detective fiction when he learns that a priceless collection of jewels belonging to a foreign potentate, Prince Homouska, has just vanished from the safekeeping of the Stamford Assurance Company. Aided by his butler, his Cockney assistant and his (initially) unwilling wife, Forrest sets out on the trail of the thieves.
Who’s in it. The Gang's All Here stars Jack Buchanan as John Forrest, Googie Withers as Alice Forrest, Edward Everett Horton as Treadwell and Syd Walker as Younce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Gang's All Here has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gang's All Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gang's All Here tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gang's All Here (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gang's All Here change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gang's All Here worth watching?
- The Gang's All Here holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gang's All Here?
- The Gang's All Here stars Jack Buchanan, Googie Withers, Edward Everett Horton, Syd Walker and Otto Kruger.
- When was The Gang's All Here released?
- The Gang's All Here was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.