Scarface (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1932, Scarface is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 93 minutes. “The rise and fall of a power hungry mobster.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio "Tony" Camonte, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Who’s in it. Scarface stars Paul Muni as Tony 'Scarface' Camonte, Ann Dvorak as Cesca Camonte, Karen Morley as Poppy and Osgood Perkins as John 'Johnny' Lovo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Scarface has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $600K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scarface page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarface 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 Scarface (1932)?
- In US, Scarface is available to stream on Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scarface worth watching?
- Scarface holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Scarface?
- Scarface stars Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins and C. Henry Gordon.
- When was Scarface released?
- Scarface was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.