Babbitt (1934): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1934, Babbitt is a drama film directed by William Keighley, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. Middle aged George F. Babbitt is a leading citizen in the town of Zenith, the fastest growing community in America according to its town sign. George is a large part of that growth as a property developer and realtor. He is lovingly married to his wife Myra, the two who have two children, Ted and Verona who are approaching adulthood. George has always had a fearless attitude, much like that of a naive child, which has led to his business success. He encounters some personal stresses when he faces what he believes is a potential home-wrecking issue, and when his oldest friend Paul and his wife Zilla deal with domestic problems. These stresses make George want to provide even more to his own family, leading to George agreeing to participate in a less than scrupulous but lucrative business dealing. George's bravura gets him into a potential scandal. This situation makes him question his general behavior, especially toward his family.

Who’s in it. Babbitt stars Aline MacMahon as Myra Babbitt, Guy Kibbee as George F. Babbitt, Claire Dodd as Tanis Judique and Maxine Doyle as Verona Babbitt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Babbitt 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 Babbitt page.

If you liked it. Fans of Babbitt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.