Tortilla Flat (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1942, Tortilla Flat is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 105 minutes. “THEY'RE STRONG FOR WINE, WOMEN, AND SONG.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends.
Who’s in it. Tortilla Flat stars Spencer Tracy as Pilon, Hedy Lamarr as Dolores Ramirez, John Garfield as Daniel Alvarez and Frank Morgan as The Pirate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tortilla Flat 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 Tortilla Flat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tortilla Flat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tortilla Flat (1942)?
- In US, Tortilla Flat 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 Tortilla Flat worth watching?
- Tortilla Flat holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tortilla Flat?
- Tortilla Flat stars Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield, Frank Morgan and Akim Tamiroff.
- When was Tortilla Flat released?
- Tortilla Flat was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.