Barefoot Boy (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Barefoot Boy is an action, adventure, family and mystery film directed by Karl Brown, running about 63 minutes. “Scrapping - Romancing - Gang-Busting!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spoiled boy sent to the country to grow-up. He has to deal with life, friends and crooks.
Who’s in it. Barefoot Boy stars Jackie Moran as Billy Whittaker, Marcia Mae Jones as Pige Blaine, Bradley Metcalfe as Kenneth Hale and Marilyn Knowlden as Julia Blaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Barefoot Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barefoot Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barefoot Boy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barefoot Boy (1938)?
- In US, Barefoot Boy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barefoot Boy worth watching?
- Barefoot Boy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barefoot Boy?
- Barefoot Boy stars Jackie Moran, Marcia Mae Jones, Bradley Metcalfe, Marilyn Knowlden and Ralph Morgan.
- When was Barefoot Boy released?
- Barefoot Boy was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.