Hard to Handle (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, Hard to Handle is a comedy and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 78 minutes. “Hey, Folks!... I'm back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hustling public relations man promotes a series of fads.
Who’s in it. Hard to Handle stars James Cagney as Lefty Merrill, Mary Brian as Ruth Waters, Allen Jenkins as radio announcer and Ruth Donnelly as Lil Waters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hard to Handle 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 Hard to Handle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard to Handle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard to Handle (1933)?
- In US, Hard to Handle 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 Hard to Handle worth watching?
- Hard to Handle holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard to Handle?
- Hard to Handle stars James Cagney, Mary Brian, Allen Jenkins, Ruth Donnelly and Claire Dodd.