Illicit (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1931, Illicit is a drama and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 77 minutes. “Married love or illicit. Which does the modern girl prefer?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ann, a young woman with outrageously advanced ideas, has been living in sin with Dick, her lover, because of her conviction that marriage would destroy their love; but social pressure ends up paying off, so Ann and Dick get married.
Who’s in it. Illicit stars Barbara Stanwyck as Anne Vincent, James Rennie as Richard 'Dick' Ives II, Ricardo Cortez as Price Baines and Natalie Moorhead as Marjorie 'Margie' True, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Illicit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Illicit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Illicit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Illicit (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Illicit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Illicit worth watching?
- Illicit 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 Illicit?
- Illicit stars Barbara Stanwyck, James Rennie, Ricardo Cortez, Natalie Moorhead and Charles Butterworth.
- When was Illicit released?
- Illicit was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.