We Who Are About to Die (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1937, We Who Are About to Die is a drama and crime film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 81 minutes. “The Terrific drama about men who are about to die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Thompson is kidnapped by mobsters after quitting his job. Then he is arrested, tried, and sentenced to death for murders they committed. A suspicious detective thinks he is innocent and works to save his life.
Who’s in it. We Who Are About to Die stars Preston Foster as Steven Mathews, Ann Dvorak as Connie Stewart, John Beal as John Thompson and Ray Mayer as Bright Boy Schultz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, We Who Are About to Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Who Are About to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Who Are About to Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Who Are About to Die (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Who Are About to Die change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Who Are About to Die worth watching?
- We Who Are About to Die holds an audience score of 6.8 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 We Who Are About to Die?
- We Who Are About to Die stars Preston Foster, Ann Dvorak, John Beal, Ray Mayer and Gordon Jones.
- When was We Who Are About to Die released?
- We Who Are About to Die was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.