Born to Be Bad (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1934, Born to Be Bad is a drama and romance film directed by Lowell Sherman, running about 62 minutes. “Rules of the game meant nothing to her...she was "born to be bad" ..and she knew it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Letty, a young woman who ended up pregnant, unmarried and on the streets at fifteen is bitter and determined that her child will not grow up to be taken advantage of. Letty teaches her child to lie, steal, cheat and anything else he'll need to be street smart.
Who’s in it. Born to Be Bad stars Loretta Young as Letty Strong, Cary Grant as Malcolm Trevor, Jackie Kelk as Mickey Strong and Marion Burns as Mrs. Trevor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Born to Be Bad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Be Bad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be Bad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Be Bad (1934)?
- In US, Born to Be Bad is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Be Bad worth watching?
- Born to Be Bad holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Be Bad?
- Born to Be Bad stars Loretta Young, Cary Grant, Jackie Kelk, Marion Burns and Henry Travers.
- When was Born to Be Bad released?
- Born to Be Bad was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.