Back Street (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1932, Back Street is a drama and romance film directed by John M. Stahl, running about 93 minutes. “A story that will grip you with its powerful emotional appeal written by one of America's foremost novelists... A picture with an amazing cast of star players” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman's love for and devotion to a married man results in her being relegated to the "back streets" of his life.
Who’s in it. Back Street stars Irene Dunne as Ray Schmidt, John Boles as Walter D. Saxel, Zasu Pitts as Mrs. Dole and George Meeker as Kurt Shendler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Back Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Back Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back Street (1932)?
- In US, Back Street 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 Back Street worth watching?
- Back Street holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back Street?
- Back Street stars Irene Dunne, John Boles, Zasu Pitts, George Meeker and Jane Darwell.
- When was Back Street released?
- Back Street was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.