A Tale of Two Cities (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1935, A Tale of Two Cities is an action, drama, romance and history film directed by Jack Conway, running about 126 minutes. “The Immortal Story of Love and Intrigue During the French Revolution!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The exciting story of Dr. Manette, who escapes the horrors of the infamous Bastille prison in Paris. The action switches between London and Paris on the eve of the revolution where we witness 'the best of times and the worst of times' - love, hope, the uncaring French Aristocrats and the terror of a revolutionary citizen's army intent on exacting revenge.
Who’s in it. A Tale of Two Cities stars Ronald Colman as Sydney Carton, Elizabeth Allan as Lucie Manette, Edna May Oliver as Miss Pross and Reginald Owen as Stryver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Tale of Two Cities 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tale of Two Cities page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tale of Two Cities 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 A Tale of Two Cities (1935)?
- In US, A Tale of Two Cities is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?
- A Tale of Two Cities holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tale of Two Cities?
- A Tale of Two Cities stars Ronald Colman, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen and Basil Rathbone.
- When was A Tale of Two Cities released?
- A Tale of Two Cities was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.