Back Door to Heaven (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Back Door to Heaven is a drama and crime film directed by William K. Howard, running about 85 minutes. “Wrongfully Accused! Condemned to Death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of a young kid, who starts stealing small things to fit in with the "cool crowd".
Who’s in it. Back Door to Heaven stars Wallace Ford as Frankie Rogers, Patricia Ellis as Carol Evans, Aline MacMahon as Miss Williams and Van Heflin as John Shelley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Back Door to Heaven has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back Door to Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back Door to Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back Door to Heaven (1939)?
- In US, Back Door to Heaven is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back Door to Heaven worth watching?
- Back Door to Heaven holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back Door to Heaven?
- Back Door to Heaven stars Wallace Ford, Patricia Ellis, Aline MacMahon, Van Heflin and Douglas McMullen.
- When was Back Door to Heaven released?
- Back Door to Heaven was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.