Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1937
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes2
DirectorWilliam C. McGann
WritersLillie Hayward, Hugh Cummings
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPenrod and Sam
About Penrod and Sam
A boy and his gang catch bank robbers using their clubhouse as a hide-out.
Directed by William C. McGann, Penrod and Sam leans on a strong ensemble — Billy Mauch, Frank Craven, Spring Byington — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1937.
Read More on the Blog
You Might Also Like
More like Penrod and Sam, picked from what people are watching
6.5The Young Savages
1961 6.5
A district attorney investigates the racially charged case of three teenagers accused of the murder of a blind Puerto Rican boy.
The Young Savages
1961
7.0Plunder Road
1957 7.0
A spectacular heist starts to unravel as the crooks take it on the lam.
Plunder Road
1957
6.2House of Bamboo
1955 6.2
Eddie Kenner is given a special assignment by the Army to get the inside story on Sandy Dawson, a former GI who has formed a gang of fellow servicemen and Japanese locals.
House of Bamboo
1955
6.8Each Dawn I Die
1939 6.8
A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.
Each Dawn I Die
1939
6.9Little Caesar
1931 6.9
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
Little Caesar
1931
6.6The Glass Key
1942 6.6
A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
The Glass Key
1942
User Reviews
6.5
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
Guides
What Should I Watch Tonight? How to Decide in 5 Minutes
The average person spends more time scrolling than watching. Here's a 5-minute method to pick tonight's movie or show by mood, not by endless browsing.