The Terror (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1938, The Terror is a notable film directed by Richard Bird, running about 73 minutes. “A criminal mastermind betrayed them and now they're out for revenge” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For ten years, The Terror has laughed at both police and public. And for ten years, two of his erstwhile associates, Joe Conner and 'Soapy' Marks, have plotted revenge on the mastermind whose double-crossing sent them to Dartmoor prison without their share of the bullion stolen in a daring raid.
Who’s in it. The Terror stars Wilfrid Lawson as Mr. Goodman, Bernard Lee as Ferry Fane, Alastair Sim as 'Soapy' Marx and Arthur Wontner as Colonel Redmayne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Terror page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terror (1938)?
- In GB, The Terror is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Terror worth watching?
- The Terror holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Terror?
- The Terror stars Wilfrid Lawson, Bernard Lee, Alastair Sim, Arthur Wontner and Linden Travers.
- When was The Terror released?
- The Terror was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.