Ah, Wilderness! (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1935, Ah, Wilderness! is a comedy and drama film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 98 minutes. “The play that startled the nation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the turn of the century, a young man graduates high school and realizes the joys and sorrows of growing up, with some loving help and guidance from his wise father. A tender, coming-of-age story, with a wonderful look at a long-gone, but fondly remembered, small town America.
Who’s in it. Ah, Wilderness! stars Wallace Beery as Uncle Sid, Lionel Barrymore as Nat Miller, Aline MacMahon as Cousin Lily and Eric Linden as Richard Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Ah, Wilderness! 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 Ah, Wilderness! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ah, Wilderness! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ah, Wilderness! (1935)?
- In US, Ah, Wilderness! 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 Ah, Wilderness! worth watching?
- Ah, Wilderness! holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ah, Wilderness!?
- Ah, Wilderness! stars Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Aline MacMahon, Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker.