They Never Come Back (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1932, They Never Come Back is an action, drama and crime film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 64 minutes. “Fallen from grace! Fighting for redemption!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prizefighter Jimmy Nolan, facing an opportunity to get a championship fight, is knocked out when he sustains what is apparently a permanent injury to his arm. From there, Nolan's path leads downhill. He is drawn into a romance with a nightclub entertainer, then is framed on a theft charge by a jealous suitor. After his prison term, Nolan makes a spectacular comeback in a fight which proves his courage and integrity, while disproving the fallacy about the old sports adage that "they never come back."
Who’s in it. They Never Come Back stars Regis Toomey as Jimmy Nolan, Dorothy Sebastian as Adele Landon, Edward Woods as Ralph Landon and Greta Granstedt as Mary Nolan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, They Never Come Back has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Never Come Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Never Come Back 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 They Never Come Back (1932)?
- In US, They Never Come Back is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Never Come Back worth watching?
- They Never Come Back holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Never Come Back?
- They Never Come Back stars Regis Toomey, Dorothy Sebastian, Edward Woods, Greta Granstedt and Earle Foxe.
- When was They Never Come Back released?
- They Never Come Back was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.