Green Light (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1937, Green Light is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 85 minutes. “He Took the Blame!....FOR A SLIP OF THE KNIFE IN ANOTHERS HAND!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brilliant young surgeon takes the blame for a colleague when a botched surgery causes a patient's death and buries himself at a wilderness research facility.
Who’s in it. Green Light stars Errol Flynn as Dr. Newell Paige, Anita Louise as Phyllis Dexter, Margaret Lindsay as Frances O'Gilvie and Cedric Hardwicke as Dean Harcourt (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Green Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Green Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Green Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Green Light (1937)?
- In US, Green Light is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Green Light worth watching?
- Green Light holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Green Light?
- Green Light stars Errol Flynn, Anita Louise, Margaret Lindsay, Cedric Hardwicke and Walter Abel.
- When was Green Light released?
- Green Light was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.