Whistle Stop (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1946, Whistle Stop is a drama and crime film directed by Léonide Moguy, running about 85 minutes. “SHE SPELLED TROUBLE FOR EVERY GUY THAT MADE A PLAY FOR HER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When beautiful Mary returns to her "whistle stop" hometown, long-standing feelings of animosity between two of her old boyfriends leads to robbery and murder.
Who’s in it. Whistle Stop stars George Raft as Kenny Veech, Ava Gardner as Mary, Victor McLaglen as Gitlo and Tom Conway as Lew Lentz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Whistle Stop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whistle Stop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whistle Stop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whistle Stop (1946)?
- In US, Whistle Stop is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Whistle Stop worth watching?
- Whistle Stop holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Whistle Stop?
- Whistle Stop stars George Raft, Ava Gardner, Victor McLaglen, Tom Conway and Jorja Curtright.
- When was Whistle Stop released?
- Whistle Stop was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.