I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932)
Kernel Score: 88% · 225 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 1932-11-09
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
- Stream: TCM
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A World War I veteran’s dreams of becoming a master architect evaporate in the cold light of economic realities. Things get even worse when he’s falsely convicted of a crime and sent to work on a chain gang.
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this classic drama depicts brutal prison chain-gang conditions and a wrongful conviction.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts prison brutality and harsh treatment of chain-gang inmates.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Paul Muni as James Allen
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- Helen Vinson as Helen
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I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang FAQ
Is I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang good?
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 225 audience ratings.
Where can I watch I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang?
In the US you can stream I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang on TCM and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang OK for kids?
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this classic drama depicts brutal prison chain-gang conditions and a wrongful conviction.
What movies are like I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang?
If you liked I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, try Sing Sing, The Great Escape, Rescue Dawn and Escape from Alcatraz.