Up the River (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, Up the River is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by John Ford, running about 85 minutes. “You bet ~ IT'S FUNNY a movietone laugh riot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.
Who’s in it. Up the River stars Spencer Tracy as Saint Louis, Claire Luce as Judy Fields, Warren Hymer as Dannemora Dan and Humphrey Bogart as Steve Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Up the River 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 Up the River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the River tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the River (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Up the River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Up the River worth watching?
- Up the River holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up the River?
- Up the River stars Spencer Tracy, Claire Luce, Warren Hymer, Humphrey Bogart and William Collier Sr..
- When was Up the River released?
- Up the River was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.