Cain and Mabel (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1936, Cain and Mabel is a comedy and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 90 minutes. “It's the Romantic Battle of the Century with a World championship Cast!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chorus girl and a heavyweight boxer are paired romantically as a publicity stunt.
Who’s in it. Cain and Mabel stars Marion Davies as Mabel O'Dare, Clark Gable as Larry Cain, Allen Jenkins as Dodo and Roscoe Karns as Reilly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Cain and Mabel 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 Cain and Mabel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cain and Mabel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cain and Mabel (1936)?
- In US, Cain and Mabel 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 Cain and Mabel worth watching?
- Cain and Mabel holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cain and Mabel?
- Cain and Mabel stars Marion Davies, Clark Gable, Allen Jenkins, Roscoe Karns and Walter Catlett.