The Roaring Twenties (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1939, The Roaring Twenties is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 104 minutes. “The land of the free gone wild! The heyday of the hotcha! The shock-crammed days G-men took ten whole years to lick!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
Who’s in it. The Roaring Twenties stars James Cagney as Eddie Bartlett, Priscilla Lane as Jean Sherman, Humphrey Bogart as George Hally and Gladys George as Panama Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Roaring Twenties has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Roaring Twenties page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roaring Twenties tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Roaring Twenties (1939)?
- In US, The Roaring Twenties 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 The Roaring Twenties worth watching?
- The Roaring Twenties holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Roaring Twenties?
- The Roaring Twenties stars James Cagney, Priscilla Lane, Humphrey Bogart, Gladys George and Jeffrey Lynn.
- When was The Roaring Twenties released?
- The Roaring Twenties was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.