Five and Ten (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1931, Five and Ten is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.
Who’s in it. Five and Ten stars Marion Davies as Jennifer Rarick, Leslie Howard as Berry Rhodes, Richard Bennett as John Rarick and Irene Rich as Jenny Rarick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Five and Ten has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five and Ten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five and Ten tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five and Ten (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five and Ten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five and Ten worth watching?
- Five and Ten holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Five and Ten?
- Five and Ten stars Marion Davies, Leslie Howard, Richard Bennett, Irene Rich and Douglass Montgomery.
- When was Five and Ten released?
- Five and Ten was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.