The Petrified Forest (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1936, The Petrified Forest is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 82 minutes. “AGAIN THEY TRIUMPH!...The stars of 'Human Bondage' in a picture greater than the play!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
Who’s in it. The Petrified Forest stars Leslie Howard as Alan Squier, Bette Davis as Gabrielle "Gabby" Maple, Humphrey Bogart as Duke Mantee and Genevieve Tobin as Mrs. Edith Chisholm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Petrified Forest has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Petrified Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Petrified Forest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Petrified Forest (1936)?
- In US, The Petrified Forest 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 The Petrified Forest worth watching?
- The Petrified Forest holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Petrified Forest?
- The Petrified Forest stars Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Genevieve Tobin and Dick Foran.