Bad Boy (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 1949, Bad Boy is a drama film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 86 minutes. “Danny is going straight... straight to the electric chair!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lawman tries to find the source of a juvenile delinquent's bad behavior.
Who’s in it. Bad Boy stars Audie Murphy as Danny Lester, Lloyd Nolan as Marshall Brown, Jane Wyatt as Mrs. Maud Brown and James Gleason as Chief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Bad Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Boy (1949)?
- In US, Bad Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Boy worth watching?
- Bad Boy holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bad Boy?
- Bad Boy stars Audie Murphy, Lloyd Nolan, Jane Wyatt, James Gleason and Stanley Clements.
- When was Bad Boy released?
- Bad Boy was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
