Arrowsmith (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1931, Arrowsmith is a drama film directed by John Ford, running about 108 minutes. “HE FOUGHT FOR MAN... and lost a woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine.
Who’s in it. Arrowsmith stars Ronald Colman as Dr. Martin Arrowsmith, Helen Hayes as Leora Tozer Arrowsmith, A.E. Anson as Professor Max Gottlieb and Clarence Brooks as Dr. Oliver Marchand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Arrowsmith has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arrowsmith page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arrowsmith tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arrowsmith (1931)?
- In US, Arrowsmith is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arrowsmith worth watching?
- Arrowsmith holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arrowsmith?
- Arrowsmith stars Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes, A.E. Anson, Clarence Brooks and Alec B. Francis.
- When was Arrowsmith released?
- Arrowsmith was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.