The Maltese Falcon (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1931, The Maltese Falcon is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A lovely dame with dangerous lies employs the services of a private detective, who is quickly caught up in the mystery and intrigue of a statuette known as the Maltese Falcon.
Who’s in it. The Maltese Falcon stars Ricardo Cortez as Sam Spade, Bebe Daniels as Ruth Wonderly, Dudley Digges as Casper Gutman and Una Merkel as Effie Perrine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Maltese Falcon 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Maltese Falcon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Maltese Falcon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Maltese Falcon (1931)?
- In US, The Maltese Falcon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Maltese Falcon worth watching?
- The Maltese Falcon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Maltese Falcon?
- The Maltese Falcon stars Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges, Una Merkel and Robert Elliott.
- When was The Maltese Falcon released?
- The Maltese Falcon was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.