Of Human Bondage (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1934, Of Human Bondage is a drama and romance film directed by John Cromwell, running about 83 minutes. “The Love That Lifted a Man to Paradise......and Hurled Him Back to Earth Again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man finds himself attracted to a cold and unfeeling waitress who may ultimately destroy them both.
Who’s in it. Of Human Bondage stars Leslie Howard as Philip Carey, Bette Davis as Mildred Rogers, Frances Dee as Sally Athelny and Kay Johnson as Norah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Of Human Bondage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Of Human Bondage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Of Human Bondage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Of Human Bondage (1934)?
- In US, Of Human Bondage is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Of Human Bondage worth watching?
- Of Human Bondage holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Of Human Bondage?
- Of Human Bondage stars Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Frances Dee, Kay Johnson and Reginald Denny.
- When was Of Human Bondage released?
- Of Human Bondage was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.