Hell's Kitchen (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1939, Hell's Kitchen is a drama film directed by E.A. Dupont, running about 81 minutes. “WE'RE FIGHTIN' THE WHOLE WORLD... AND WE'RE TRYIN' TO FIGHT CLEAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A paroled convict's efforts to improve conditions at a boys' reform school alarm the school's corrupt warden, who has been embezzling funds from the institution. He hatches a plan to derail the reformed convict's efforts and have him sent back to prison, and part of that scheme involves cracking down hard on the reform school's inmates.
Who’s in it. Hell's Kitchen stars Margaret Lindsay as Beth Avery, Ronald Reagan as Jim Donahue, Stanley Fields as Buck Caesar and Billy Halop as Tony Marco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hell's Kitchen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell's Kitchen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell's Kitchen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell's Kitchen (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hell's Kitchen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hell's Kitchen worth watching?
- Hell's Kitchen holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell's Kitchen?
- Hell's Kitchen stars Margaret Lindsay, Ronald Reagan, Stanley Fields, Billy Halop and Bobby Jordan.
- When was Hell's Kitchen released?
- Hell's Kitchen was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.