Chad Hanna (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Chad Hanna is a drama and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 86 minutes. “Thrilling New Millions ! Right out of the pages of the Saturday Evening Post comes the best-seller acclaimed by Millions !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Country boy joins a circus in the 1840s and falls in love with the bare-back rider. Later he falls in love with another circus runaway.
Who’s in it. Chad Hanna stars Henry Fonda as Chad Hanna, Dorothy Lamour as Albany Yates / Lady Lillian, Linda Darnell as Caroline Tridd Hanna and Guy Kibbee as A. D. Huguenine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chad Hanna 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 Chad Hanna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chad Hanna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chad Hanna (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chad Hanna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chad Hanna worth watching?
- Chad Hanna holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chad Hanna?
- Chad Hanna stars Henry Fonda, Dorothy Lamour, Linda Darnell, Guy Kibbee and Jane Darwell.