The Wrong Road (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1937, The Wrong Road is a drama and crime film directed by James Cruze, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. A young married couple whose plans for their life together haven't turned out as expected decide to rob the bank where the husband works of $100,000, then hide the money in a safe place and return for it after they serve out their sentences. All goes according to plan until they get out of prison, when they find that they're being trailed by an insurance investigator and the husband's old cellmate, who has decided that he wants a cut of the money.
Who’s in it. The Wrong Road stars Richard Cromwell as Jimmy Caldwell, Helen Mack as Ruth Holden, Lionel Atwill as Mike Roberts and Horace McMahon as Blackie Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Wrong Road has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Wrong Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrong Road (1937)?
- In US, The Wrong Road is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wrong Road worth watching?
- The Wrong Road holds an audience score of 4.3 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 Wrong Road?
- The Wrong Road stars Richard Cromwell, Helen Mack, Lionel Atwill, Horace McMahon and Russ Powell.
- When was The Wrong Road released?
- The Wrong Road was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.