Little Caesar (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1931, Little Caesar is an action, drama, crime and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 79 minutes. “The Power-Mad Monarch of the Murder Mobs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
Who’s in it. Little Caesar stars Edward G. Robinson as Caesar Enrico 'Rico' Bandello aka 'Little Caesar', Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Joe Massara, Glenda Farrell as Olga Stassoff and William Collier Jr. as Tony Passa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Little Caesar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $752K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Little Caesar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Caesar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Caesar (1931)?
- In US, Little Caesar is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Little Caesar worth watching?
- Little Caesar holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Caesar?
- Little Caesar stars Edward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Glenda Farrell, William Collier Jr. and Sidney Blackmer.
- When was Little Caesar released?
- Little Caesar was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.