Judge Hardy and Son (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1939, Judge Hardy and Son is a comedy film directed by George B. Seitz, running about 90 minutes. “The new Hardy picture is here!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Judge Hardy guides Andy through problems with girls, money and an essay contest.
Who’s in it. Judge Hardy and Son stars Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy, Lewis Stone as Judge Hardy, Fay Holden as Emily Hardy and Cecilia Parker as Marian Hardy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Judge Hardy and Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Judge Hardy and Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judge Hardy and Son tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judge Hardy and Son (1939)?
- In US, Judge Hardy and Son is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Judge Hardy and Son worth watching?
- Judge Hardy and Son holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Judge Hardy and Son?
- Judge Hardy and Son stars Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, Cecilia Parker and Ann Rutherford.
- When was Judge Hardy and Son released?
- Judge Hardy and Son was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.