Hunted Men (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, Hunted Men is a drama and crime film directed by Louis King, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.
Who’s in it. Hunted Men stars Lloyd Nolan as Joe Albany, Mary Carlisle as Jane Harris, Lynne Overman as Peter Harris and Delmar Watson as Robert 'Butch' Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hunted Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunted Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hunted Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hunted Men (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hunted Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hunted Men worth watching?
- Hunted Men holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Hunted Men?
- Hunted Men stars Lloyd Nolan, Mary Carlisle, Lynne Overman, Delmar Watson and J. Carrol Naish.
- When was Hunted Men released?
- Hunted Men was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.