'G' Men (1935): cast, story & where to watch

1935 · Film · ★ 6.5

'G' Men poster

Released in 1935, 'G' Men is an action, drama and crime film directed by William Keighley, running about 83 minutes. “The King of Action joins the crime smashers!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. James “Brick” Davis, a struggling attorney, owes his education to a mobster, but always has refused to get involved with the underworld. When a friend of his is gunned down by a notorious criminal, Brick decides to abandon the exercise of the law and join the Department of Justice to capture the murderer.

Who’s in it. 'G' Men stars James Cagney as ‘Brick' Davis, Margaret Lindsay as Kay McCord, Ann Dvorak as Jean Morgan and Robert Armstrong as Jeff McCord, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, 'G' Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 'G' Men page.

If you liked it. Fans of 'G' Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 'G' Men (1935)?
In US, 'G' Men is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 'G' Men worth watching?
'G' Men holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 'G' Men?
'G' Men stars James Cagney, Margaret Lindsay, Ann Dvorak, Robert Armstrong and Barton MacLane.
When was 'G' Men released?
'G' Men was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.