Burning Up (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1930, Burning Up is an action, crime and romance film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 60 minutes. “Sets new records for thrills and love in this smile-a-minute racing romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Racecar-driver Lou Larrigan gets mixed up with a crooked gang of racetrack promoters, and is in love with Ruth Morgan, whose father is marked as a victim by the gang.
Who’s in it. Burning Up stars Richard Arlen as Lou Larrigan, Mary Brian as Ruth Morgan, Francis McDonald as 'Bullet' McGhan and Sam Hardy as Windy 'Wally' Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Burning Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Up 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 Burning Up (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Up worth watching?
- Burning Up holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burning Up?
- Burning Up stars Richard Arlen, Mary Brian, Francis McDonald, Sam Hardy and Charles Sellon.
- When was Burning Up released?
- Burning Up was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.