The Roaring Twenties (1939)
Kernel Score: 84% · 261 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1939-10-28
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch The Roaring Twenties
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
The Roaring Twenties parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Roaring Twenties is a Prohibition-era gangster crime drama involving bootlegging and criminal rivalry.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Gangster crime drama involving bootlegging rackets and rivalry, implying violent conflict typical of the genre.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Centers on Prohibition-era bootleg liquor trafficking.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Raoul Walsh
Cast
- James Cagney as Eddie Bartlett
- Priscilla Lane as Jean Sherman
- Humphrey Bogart as George Hally
- Gladys George as Panama Smith
- Jeffrey Lynn as Lloyd Hart
- Frank McHugh as Danny Green
- Paul Kelly as Nick Brown
- Elisabeth Risdon as Mrs. Sherman
- Edward Keane as Henderson
- Joe Sawyer as The Sergeant
The Roaring Twenties FAQ
Is The Roaring Twenties good?
The Roaring Twenties has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 261 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Roaring Twenties?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Roaring Twenties OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Roaring Twenties is a Prohibition-era gangster crime drama involving bootlegging and criminal rivalry.
What movies are like The Roaring Twenties?
If you liked The Roaring Twenties, try Miller's Crossing, Once Upon a Time in America, The Asphalt Jungle and Lawless.