This Day and Age (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1933, This Day and Age is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 86 minutes. “The FIRST Great Spectacle of Modern Times.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modern-day tale of gangsterism and revenge. After a notorious mobster murders a Jewish tailor and is let off for the crime, a band of outraged high-school students turns into vigilante crusaders hell-bent on punishing the wrongdoers. Memorable pre-Code moment: the students torturing a gangster by dangling him over a pit filled with rats.
Who’s in it. This Day and Age stars Charles Bickford as Louis Garrett, Richard Cromwell as Steve Smith, Judith Allen as Gay Merrick and Bradley Page as Toledo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, This Day and Age has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Day and Age page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Day and Age tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Day and Age (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Day and Age change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Day and Age worth watching?
- This Day and Age holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Day and Age?
- This Day and Age stars Charles Bickford, Richard Cromwell, Judith Allen, Bradley Page and Harry Green.
- When was This Day and Age released?
- This Day and Age was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.