The Millionaire (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1931, The Millionaire is a comedy and drama film directed by John G. Adolfi, running about 80 minutes. “His First Modern Role-As a sly promoter of Young Romance-In the Most Sparkling, Most Human Drama You Yet Have seen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A millionaire automaker retires upon the advice of his doctor, but becomes so bored he buys half interest in a gas station and works it on the sly.
Who’s in it. The Millionaire stars George Arliss as James Alden, Florence Arliss as Mrs. Laura Alden, David Manners as Bill Merrick and Evalyn Knapp as Barbara Alden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Millionaire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Millionaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Millionaire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Millionaire (1931)?
- In US, The Millionaire is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Millionaire worth watching?
- The Millionaire holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Millionaire?
- The Millionaire stars George Arliss, Florence Arliss, David Manners, Evalyn Knapp and James Cagney.
- When was The Millionaire released?
- The Millionaire was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.