They Drive by Night
1940, English. Directed by Raoul Walsh.
No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!
Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
- George RaftJoe Fabrini
- Ann SheridanCassie Hartley
- Ida LupinoLana Carlsen
- Humphrey BogartPaul Fabrini
- Gale PagePearl Fabrini
- Alan HaleEd Carlsen
- Roscoe KarnsIrish McGurn
- Joyce ComptonSue Carter (uncredited)
- John LitelHarry McNamara
- George TobiasGeorge Rondolos
- Henry O'NeillDistrict Attorney (uncredited)
- Frank FaylenDriver in Cafe (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay
- Budget
- $539K
- Box office
- $1.6M
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They Drive by Night: quick answers
Is They Drive by Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They Drive by Night?
They Drive by Night runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does They Drive by Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Drive by Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
They Drive by Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
They Drive by Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Drive by Night on?
They Drive by Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Drive by Night?
If you liked They Drive by Night, try Stranger on the Third Floor, Run, Black Site.
Who directed They Drive by Night?
They Drive by Night (1940) was directed by Raoul Walsh and stars George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino.