Five Star Final (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1931, Five Star Final is a drama and crime film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 89 minutes. “A picture as sensational as its subject!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.
Who’s in it. Five Star Final stars Edward G. Robinson as Joseph W. Randall, Marian Marsh as Jenny Townsend, H.B. Warner as Michael Townsend and Anthony Bushell as Phillip Weeks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Five Star Final has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $822K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Star Final page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Star Final tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Star Final (1931)?
- In US, Five Star Final is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Star Final worth watching?
- Five Star Final holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Five Star Final?
- Five Star Final stars Edward G. Robinson, Marian Marsh, H.B. Warner, Anthony Bushell and George E. Stone.
- When was Five Star Final released?
- Five Star Final was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.