Torrid Zone (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1940, Torrid Zone is an action, comedy, adventure and romance film directed by William Keighley, running about 88 minutes. “TROPICAL ROMANCE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Central American plantation manager and his boss battle over a traveling showgirl.
Who’s in it. Torrid Zone stars James Cagney as Nick Butler, Ann Sheridan as Lee Donley, Pat O’Brien as Steve Case and Andy Devine as Wally Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Torrid Zone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torrid Zone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Torrid Zone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torrid Zone (1940)?
- In US, Torrid Zone is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Torrid Zone worth watching?
- Torrid Zone holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Torrid Zone?
- Torrid Zone stars James Cagney, Ann Sheridan, Pat O’Brien, Andy Devine and Helen Vinson.
- When was Torrid Zone released?
- Torrid Zone was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.