The Maltese Falcon (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1941, The Maltese Falcon is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by John Huston, running about 100 minutes. “A story as EXPLOSIVE as his BLAZING automatics!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Who’s in it. The Maltese Falcon stars Al Hodge, Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade, Wright King and Richard Coogan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Maltese Falcon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Maltese Falcon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Maltese Falcon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Maltese Falcon (1941)?
- In US, The Maltese Falcon is available to 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 The Maltese Falcon worth watching?
- The Maltese Falcon holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Maltese Falcon?
- The Maltese Falcon stars Al Hodge, Humphrey Bogart, Wright King, Richard Coogan and Earl Hammond.
- When was The Maltese Falcon released?
- The Maltese Falcon was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.