Side Street (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, Side Street is a thriller and crime film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 83 minutes. “Where temptation lurks!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling young father-to-be gives in to temptation and impulsively steals an envelope of money from the office of a corrupt attorney. Instead of a few hundred dollars, it contains $30,000, and when he decides to return the money things go wrong and that is only the beginning of his troubles.
Who’s in it. Side Street stars Farley Granger as Joe Norson, Cathy O'Donnell as Ellen Norson, James Craig as George Garsell / Mr. Howard and Paul Kelly as Capt. Walter Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Side Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Side Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Side Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side Street (1950)?
- In US, Side Street is available to 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 Side Street worth watching?
- Side Street holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Side Street?
- Side Street stars Farley Granger, Cathy O'Donnell, James Craig, Paul Kelly and Jean Hagen.
- When was Side Street released?
- Side Street was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.