Fast Life (1932): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1932, Fast Life is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Harry A. Pollard, running about 82 minutes. “The fastest boats afloat! The gayest romance you've ever thrilled at , in a glamorous setting of the millionaire's playground of the Pacific!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two sailors (William Haines and Cliff Edwards) are leaving the US Navy after 10 years. In their spare time, one of them (Haines) invents a carburetor that should increase the speed that powered boats will run, but all they succeed in doing is sinking the Admiral's barge. After discharge, broke and out of work, they find work with a boat builder who wants the fastest race boat in the world. They design the boat, carburetor and the engine but lack of money and the foreclosure of the business hinders their efforts to prove the new design.

Who’s in it. Fast Life stars William Haines as Sandy, Madge Evans as Shirley, Conrad Nagel as Burton and Arthur Byron as Jameson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Fast Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fast Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fast Life 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.