Mr. Reckless (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1948, Mr. Reckless is a drama and adventure film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 66 minutes. “He's going to get his girl back . . . no matter what it takes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An oil well digger tries to win back his former girlfriend, now engaged to another man.
Who’s in it. Mr. Reckless stars William Eythe as Jeff Lundy, Barbara Britton as Betty Denton, Walter Catlett as Joel Hawkins and Minna Gombell as Ma Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Mr. Reckless has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Reckless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Reckless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Reckless (1948)?
- In US, Mr. Reckless is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Reckless worth watching?
- Mr. Reckless holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Reckless?
- Mr. Reckless stars William Eythe, Barbara Britton, Walter Catlett, Minna Gombell and Lloyd Corrigan.
- When was Mr. Reckless released?
- Mr. Reckless was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.