The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1939, The Amazing Mr. Williams is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 80 minutes. “A BOMBARDMENT OF LAUGHS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?
Who’s in it. The Amazing Mr. Williams stars Melvyn Douglas as Kenny Williams, Joan Blondell as Maxine Carroll, Clarence Kolb as Captain McGovern and Ruth Donnelly as Effie Perkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Amazing Mr. Williams 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 The Amazing Mr. Williams page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amazing Mr. Williams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Amazing Mr. Williams change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Amazing Mr. Williams worth watching?
- The Amazing Mr. Williams holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amazing Mr. Williams?
- The Amazing Mr. Williams stars Melvyn Douglas, Joan Blondell, Clarence Kolb, Ruth Donnelly and Edward Brophy.
- When was The Amazing Mr. Williams released?
- The Amazing Mr. Williams was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.