They Drive by Night (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1940, They Drive by Night is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 95 minutes. “No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.
Who’s in it. They Drive by Night stars George Raft as Joe Fabrini, Ann Sheridan as Cassie Hartley, Ida Lupino as Lana Carlsen and Humphrey Bogart as Paul Fabrini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, They Drive by Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Drive by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Drive by Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Drive by Night (1940)?
- In US, They Drive by Night is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Drive by Night worth watching?
- They Drive by Night holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Drive by Night?
- They Drive by Night stars George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart and Gale Page.
- When was They Drive by Night released?
- They Drive by Night was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.