The Bad Man (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, The Bad Man is a comedy and western film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 70 minutes. “His Great New 1941 Thrill Drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lopez is a bandit who has stolen the herd at Gil's ranch, so Hardy is about to foreclose. But Lucia has come back from New York and Gil is happy until he meets her husband, Morgan.
Who’s in it. The Bad Man stars Wallace Beery as Pancho Lopez, Lionel Barrymore as Uncle Henry Jones, Laraine Day as Lucia Pell and Ronald Reagan as Gil Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bad Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bad Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bad Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bad Man (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bad Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bad Man worth watching?
- The Bad Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bad Man?
- The Bad Man stars Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Laraine Day, Ronald Reagan and Henry Travers.
- When was The Bad Man released?
- The Bad Man was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.