Convict 99 (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1938, Convict 99 is a comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.
Who’s in it. Convict 99 stars Will Hay as Dr. Benjamin Twist, Moore Marriott as Jerry The Mole, Graham Moffatt as Albert Brown and Googie Withers as Lottie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Convict 99 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Convict 99 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Convict 99 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Convict 99 (1938)?
- In GB, Convict 99 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Convict 99 worth watching?
- Convict 99 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Convict 99?
- Convict 99 stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Googie Withers and Peter Gawthorne.
- When was Convict 99 released?
- Convict 99 was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.