Honky Tonk (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1941, Honky Tonk is a comedy, drama, crime and western film directed by Jack Conway, running about 105 minutes. “Another "Boom Town" but better !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fast-talking con-man and grifter Candy Johnson rises to be the corrupt boss of Yellow Creek, but his wife's alcoholic father tries to set things right.
Who’s in it. Honky Tonk stars Clark Gable as 'Candy' Johnson, Lana Turner as Elizabeth Cotton, Frank Morgan as Judge Cotton and Claire Trevor as Pearl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Honky Tonk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Honky Tonk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honky Tonk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Honky Tonk (1941)?
- In US, Honky Tonk 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 Honky Tonk worth watching?
- Honky Tonk holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Honky Tonk?
- Honky Tonk stars Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Frank Morgan, Claire Trevor and Marjorie Main.
- When was Honky Tonk released?
- Honky Tonk was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.