Chained (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1934, Chained is a drama and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Richard, a millionaire in love with his secretary, Diane, is dispirited when his wife refuses to divorce him. Concerned that Diane will now lose interest, Richard offers her an all-expense-paid cruise to Argentina so that she can think it over. While traveling, however, Diane falls in love with fellow traveler Mike. She resolves to come clean to Richard, but upon return she becomes conflicted when she finds out he was able to get divorced after all.
Who’s in it. Chained stars Joan Crawford as Diane Lovering, Clark Gable as Michael 'Mike' Bradley, Otto Kruger as Richard I. Field and Stuart Erwin as John L. 'Johnnie' Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Chained has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chained page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chained tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chained (1934)?
- In US, Chained is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chained worth watching?
- Chained holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chained?
- Chained stars Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Otto Kruger, Stuart Erwin and Una O'Connor.
- When was Chained released?
- Chained was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.