Fast Company (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1938, Fast Company is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Edward Buzzell, running about 75 minutes. “1938's PRIZE Mystery Novel! Now a Picture with twice the laughs and excitement!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Married book-dealers Joel & Garda Sloane try to clear a friend in the murder of a rival book-seller.
Who’s in it. Fast Company stars Melvyn Douglas as Joel Sloane, Florence Rice as Garda Sloane, Claire Dodd as Julia Thorne and Shepperd Strudwick as Ned Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Fast Company 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 Fast Company page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fast Company tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fast Company (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fast Company change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fast Company worth watching?
- Fast Company holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fast Company?
- Fast Company stars Melvyn Douglas, Florence Rice, Claire Dodd, Shepperd Strudwick and Louis Calhern.