You Only Live Once (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1937, You Only Live Once is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 86 minutes. “A terrifying drama of love and murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.
Who’s in it. You Only Live Once stars Henry Fonda as Eddie Taylor, Sylvia Sidney as Joan Graham, Barton MacLane as Stephen Whitney and Jean Dixon as Bonnie Graham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, You Only Live Once has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Only Live Once page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Only Live Once tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Only Live Once (1937)?
- In US, You Only Live Once is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is You Only Live Once worth watching?
- You Only Live Once holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in You Only Live Once?
- You Only Live Once stars Henry Fonda, Sylvia Sidney, Barton MacLane, Jean Dixon and William Gargan.
- When was You Only Live Once released?
- You Only Live Once was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.