Stand Up and Fight (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1939, Stand Up and Fight is a drama, romance, history and western film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 97 minutes. “Greatest Adventure Drama Since "Mutiny on the Bounty!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A southern aristocrat clashes with a driver transporting stolen slaves to freedom.
Who’s in it. Stand Up and Fight stars Wallace Beery as Captain Boss Starkey, Robert Taylor as Blake Cantrell, Florence Rice as Susan Griffith and Helen Broderick as Amanda Griffith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Stand Up and Fight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stand Up and Fight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stand Up and Fight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stand Up and Fight (1939)?
- In US, Stand Up and Fight is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stand Up and Fight worth watching?
- Stand Up and Fight holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stand Up and Fight?
- Stand Up and Fight stars Wallace Beery, Robert Taylor, Florence Rice, Helen Broderick and Charles Bickford.
- When was Stand Up and Fight released?
- Stand Up and Fight was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.