Gallant Sons (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1940, Gallant Sons is a mystery film directed by George B. Seitz, running about 76 minutes. “Mystery! Romance! Fighting Sons on a perilious man-hunt” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a teenager's father is accused of murder, the boy and his high-school classmates set out to find the real killer.
Who’s in it. Gallant Sons stars Jackie Cooper as Byron Newbold, Bonita Granville as Kate Pendleton, Gene Reynolds as Johnny Davis and Gail Patrick as Clare Pendleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Gallant Sons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gallant Sons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gallant Sons tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gallant Sons (1940)?
- In US, Gallant Sons is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gallant Sons worth watching?
- Gallant Sons holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gallant Sons?
- Gallant Sons stars Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, Gene Reynolds, Gail Patrick and Ian Hunter.
- When was Gallant Sons released?
- Gallant Sons was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.