Easy Life (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1944, Easy Life is a drama and crime film directed by Walter Hart, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. In this entry in the MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series young Frank Davis, dropping out of school and joining a small-time hoodlum gang, finds out that leading a life of crime is not all he thought it would be.
Who’s in it. Easy Life stars Steven Geray as Batt, Bernard Thomas as Frank Davis and William Phillips as Jesse.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Easy Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Easy Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Easy Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Easy Life (1944)?
- In US, Easy Life is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Easy Life worth watching?
- Easy Life holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Easy Life?
- Easy Life stars Steven Geray, Bernard Thomas and William Phillips.
- When was Easy Life released?
- Easy Life was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.