They Made Me a Criminal (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, They Made Me a Criminal is a drama and crime film directed by Busby Berkeley, running about 92 minutes. “YOU'D GIVE A DOG A BETTER CHANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boxer flees, believing he has committed a murder while he was drunk.
Who’s in it. They Made Me a Criminal stars John Garfield as Johnnie Bradfield, aka Jack Dorney, Claude Rains as Det. Monty Phelan, Ann Sheridan as Goldie West and May Robson as Grandma Rafferty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, They Made Me a Criminal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Made Me a Criminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Made Me a Criminal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Made Me a Criminal (1939)?
- In US, They Made Me a Criminal is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Made Me a Criminal worth watching?
- They Made Me a Criminal holds an audience score of 6.5 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 They Made Me a Criminal?
- They Made Me a Criminal stars John Garfield, Claude Rains, Ann Sheridan, May Robson and Gloria Dickson.
- When was They Made Me a Criminal released?
- They Made Me a Criminal was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.