The Criminal Code (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1930, The Criminal Code is a drama and crime film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. After young Robert Graham commits a murder while drunk and defending his girlfriend, he is prosecuted by ambitious Mark Brady and sentenced to 10 years. Six years later, Brady becomes the prison warden and offers the beleaguered Robert a job as his chauffeur. Robert cleans up his act, but, on the eve of his pardon, his cellmate drags him back into the world of violence, and he faces a difficult choice that could return him to prison.
Who’s in it. The Criminal Code stars Walter Huston as Mark Brady, Phillips Holmes as Robert Graham, Constance Cummings as Mary Brady and Boris Karloff as Ned Galloway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Criminal Code has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Criminal Code page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Criminal Code tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Criminal Code (1930)?
- In US, The Criminal Code is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Criminal Code worth watching?
- The Criminal Code holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Criminal Code?
- The Criminal Code stars Walter Huston, Phillips Holmes, Constance Cummings, Boris Karloff and DeWitt Jennings.
- When was The Criminal Code released?
- The Criminal Code was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.