Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1937, Thoroughbreds Don't Cry is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 80 minutes. “Racing right into your heart” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cricket West is a hopeful actress with a plan and a pair of vocal chords that bring down the house. Along with her eccentric aunt, she plays host to the local jockeys, whose leader is the cocky but highly skilled Timmie Donovan. A young English gentleman comes to town convincing Donovan to ride his horse in a high stakes race.
Who’s in it. Thoroughbreds Don't Cry stars Judy Garland as Cricket West, Ronald Sinclair as Roger Calverton, Mickey Rooney as Timmie Donovan and C. Aubrey Smith as Peter Calverton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Thoroughbreds Don't Cry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thoroughbreds Don't Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thoroughbreds Don't Cry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thoroughbreds Don't Cry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thoroughbreds Don't Cry worth watching?
- Thoroughbreds Don't Cry holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thoroughbreds Don't Cry?
- Thoroughbreds Don't Cry stars Judy Garland, Ronald Sinclair, Mickey Rooney, C. Aubrey Smith and Sophie Tucker.
- When was Thoroughbreds Don't Cry released?
- Thoroughbreds Don't Cry was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.