Side Street (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, Side Street is a drama and crime film directed by Malcolm St. Clair, running about 74 minutes. “Turbulent spirit of Big City Life caught in the mightiest drama of brother-love ever filmed! See the great hustle of busy New York all in sound.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three New York Irish brothers cross paths as policeman, doctor and bootlegger.
Who’s in it. Side Street stars Tom Moore as Jimmy O'Farrell, Owen Moore as Dennis O'Farrell, Matt Moore as John O'Farrell and Emma Dunn as Nora O'Farrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Side Street 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 Side Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Side Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side Street (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Side Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Side Street worth watching?
- Side Street holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Side Street?
- Side Street stars Tom Moore, Owen Moore, Matt Moore, Emma Dunn and Katherine Perry.
- When was Side Street released?
- Side Street was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.