The Crowd Roars (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1932, The Crowd Roars is an action and drama film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 85 minutes. “Ablaze with excitement-heart pounding romance women never forget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Famous auto racing champion Joe Greer returns to his hometown to compete in a local race, discovering that his younger brother has aspirations to become a racing champion.
Who’s in it. The Crowd Roars stars James Cagney as Joe Greer, Joan Blondell as Anne Scott, Ann Dvorak as Lee Merrick and Eric Linden as Edward 'Eddie' Greer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Crowd Roars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crowd Roars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crowd Roars 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 The Crowd Roars (1932)?
- In US, The Crowd Roars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crowd Roars worth watching?
- The Crowd Roars holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crowd Roars?
- The Crowd Roars stars James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ann Dvorak, Eric Linden and Guy Kibbee.
- When was The Crowd Roars released?
- The Crowd Roars was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.