Golden Boy
Seen it?1939 | 99 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Natural or Casino, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
Despite his talent as a musician, a city boy decides to become a boxer. He's successful as a fighter — much to the dismay of his father. When gangsters try to buy a piece of him, he begins to have second thoughts.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$116K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian
- Barbara StanwyckLorna Moon
- Adolphe MenjouTom Moody
- William HoldenJoe Bonaparte
- Lee J. CobbMr. Bonaparte
- Joseph CalleiaEddie Fuseli
- Sam LeveneSiggie
- Edward BrophyRoxy Lewis
- Beatrice BlinnAnna 'Duchess'
- William H. StraussMr. Carp
- Don BeddoeBorneo