20,000 Men a Year (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1939, 20,000 Men a Year is an action film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 84 minutes. “They lived on the end of a smoldering fuse!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pilot disobeys unsafe orders and loses his job. He then starts a flying school which receives a boost when the government launches a program which it hopes will produce 20,000 pilots a year.
Who’s in it. 20,000 Men a Year stars Randolph Scott as Brad Reynolds, Preston Foster as Jim Howell, Margaret Lindsay as Ann Rogers and Mary Healy as Joan Marshall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, 20,000 Men a Year has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 20,000 Men a Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of 20,000 Men a Year tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 20,000 Men a Year (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 20,000 Men a Year change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 20,000 Men a Year worth watching?
- 20,000 Men a Year holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 20,000 Men a Year?
- 20,000 Men a Year stars Randolph Scott, Preston Foster, Margaret Lindsay, Mary Healy and Robert Shaw.
- When was 20,000 Men a Year released?
- 20,000 Men a Year was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.