Number Seventeen (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1932, Number Seventeen is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 63 minutes. “A great play. A great novel and a greater film.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A gang of thieves gather at a safe house following a robbery, but a detective is on their trail.

Who’s in it. Number Seventeen stars Leon M. Lion as Ben, Anne Grey as Nora, John Stuart as Barton and Donald Calthrop as Nora's Escort Brant, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Number Seventeen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Number Seventeen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Number Seventeen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Number Seventeen (1932)?
In US, Number Seventeen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Number Seventeen worth watching?
Number Seventeen holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Number Seventeen?
Number Seventeen stars Leon M. Lion, Anne Grey, John Stuart, Donald Calthrop and Barry Jones.
When was Number Seventeen released?
Number Seventeen was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.