Outside the Three-Mile Limit (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1940, Outside the Three-Mile Limit is a drama and crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 64 minutes. “STRONG-ARM GUY OF A GAMBLING SHIP...Where the Stakes Were Life and Death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Government Agent Conway, posing as a crew member of a ship, is investigating the flood of counterfeit money that seemingly is originating for a gambling ship, moored off-shore beyond the three-mile limit and operated by gangster Dave Reeves.
Who’s in it. Outside the Three-Mile Limit stars Jack Holt as Treasury Agent Conway, Harry Carey as Captain Bailey, Sig Ruman as Van Cleve and Eduardo Ciannelli as Dave Reeves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Outside the Three-Mile Limit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outside the Three-Mile Limit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outside the Three-Mile Limit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outside the Three-Mile Limit (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Outside the Three-Mile Limit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Outside the Three-Mile Limit worth watching?
- Outside the Three-Mile Limit holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Outside the Three-Mile Limit?
- Outside the Three-Mile Limit stars Jack Holt, Harry Carey, Sig Ruman, Eduardo Ciannelli and Donald Briggs.
- When was Outside the Three-Mile Limit released?
- Outside the Three-Mile Limit was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.