The Golden Fleecing (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1940, The Golden Fleecing is a comedy and crime film directed by Leslie Fenton, running about 64 minutes. “One Kiss TURNED HIM FROM A MOUSE INTO A RAGING LION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mild-mannered insurance salesman gets mixed up with gangsters.
Who’s in it. The Golden Fleecing stars Lew Ayres as Henry Twinkle, Rita Johnson as Mary Blake, Lloyd Nolan as Gus Fender and Virginia Grey as Lila Hanley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Golden Fleecing has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Golden Fleecing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Fleecing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Fleecing (1940)?
- In US, The Golden Fleecing 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 The Golden Fleecing worth watching?
- The Golden Fleecing holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Fleecing?
- The Golden Fleecing stars Lew Ayres, Rita Johnson, Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Grey and Leon Errol.
- When was The Golden Fleecing released?
- The Golden Fleecing was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.