Junior G-Men (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, Junior G-Men is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Ford Beebe, running about 240 minutes. “12 Chapters of Super-Thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of urban street kids and a club of suburban would-be federal agents, at first rivals, join forces to rescue the father of one of the kids, the inventor of a super-explosive and its remote detonator, from the clutches of a band of foreign subversives call the "Flaming Torch Gang". A 12-episode movie serial with the chapters: •1. Enemies Within •2. The Blast of Doom •3. Human Dynamite •4. Blazing Danger •5. Trapped By Traitors •6. Traitors' Treachery •7. Flaming Death •8. Hurled Through Space •9. The Plunge of Peril •10.The Toll of Treason •11.Descending Doom •12.The Power of Patriotism
Who’s in it. Junior G-Men stars Billy Halop as Billy Barton, Huntz Hall as Gyp, Gabriel Dell as Terry and Bernard Punsly as Lug, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Junior G-Men 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 Junior G-Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Junior G-Men 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 Junior G-Men (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Junior G-Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Junior G-Men worth watching?
- Junior G-Men holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Junior G-Men?
- Junior G-Men stars Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Bernard Punsly and Phillip Terry.