Where can I watch Doomed to Die (1940)?

In US, Doomed to Die is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Doomed to Die worth watching?

Doomed to Die holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Doomed to Die?

Doomed to Die stars Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, William Stelling and Catherine Craig.

When was Doomed to Die released?

Doomed to Die was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.

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Doomed to Die (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1940, Doomed to Die is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by William Nigh, running about 68 minutes. “The master of crime cleans up the dirty game of murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth, downcast over a disaster to his ocean liner 'Wentworth Castle' (carrying, oddly enough, an illicit shipment of Chinese bonds) is shot in his office at the very moment of kicking out his daughter's fiance Dick Fleming. Of course, Captain Street arrests Dick, but reporter Bobbie Logan, the attractive thorn in Street's side, is so convinced he's wrong that she enlists the help of detective James Lee Wong to find the real killer.

Who’s in it. Doomed to Die stars Boris Karloff as James Lee Wong, Marjorie Reynolds as Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan, Grant Withers as Capt. William Street and William Stelling as Dick Fleming, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Doomed to Die has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doomed to Die page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doomed to Die tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Doomed to Die (1940)?: In US, Doomed to Die is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Doomed to Die worth watching?: Doomed to Die holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Doomed to Die?: Doomed to Die stars Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, William Stelling and Catherine Craig.
When was Doomed to Die released?: Doomed to Die was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.