Bad Boy (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1925, Bad Boy is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. In this two-reeler, Jimmy Jump wants to please both of his parents, but they disagree about everything. His father wants him to act more manly, although Jimmy gets his sensitivity from his mother. He wants to wed his girlfriend, and so accepts a job at his father's iron foundry, but does not excel there. Next, Jimmy goes to a tough dance-hall to impress his girl. A highlight is his parody of an Isadora Duncan dance.
Who’s in it. Bad Boy stars Charley Chase as Jimmie, Martha Sleeper as Jimmie's Girl Friend, Evelyn Burns as Jimmie's Mother and Hardee Kirkland as Jimmie's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bad Boy 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 Bad Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Boy (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bad Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bad Boy worth watching?
- Bad Boy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Boy?
- Bad Boy stars Charley Chase, Martha Sleeper, Evelyn Burns, Hardee Kirkland and Noah Young.
- When was Bad Boy released?
- Bad Boy was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.