

Let's Get Tough
1942, English. Directed by Wallace Fox.
Rejected by the Army, Marines, and Navy for being too young, the punks help the war effort by throwing fruit at a shop they believe is owned by a Japanese American. Confronted by him wielding a short sword, the gang decides to come back at night but find him dead.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Let's Get Tough is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and FlixFling in India.
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East Side Kids: watch order
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Details
- Released
- 29 May 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harvey Gates
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Let's Get Tough: quick answers
What should I watch before Let's Get Tough?
Watch Flying Wild (1941), Bowery Blitzkrieg (1941), Spooks Run Wild (1941), and Mr. Wise Guy (1942) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Let's Get Tough?
Next in the series: Smart Alecks (1942), 'Neath Brooklyn Bridge (1942), and Kid Dynamite (1943).
Is Let's Get Tough worth watching?
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How long is Let's Get Tough?
Let's Get Tough runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Let's Get Tough have a post-credits scene?
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Let's Get Tough parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Let's Get Tough on?
Let's Get Tough is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and FlixFling in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Let's Get Tough?
If you liked Let's Get Tough, try Wicked Little Letters, Song of the Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Let's Get Tough?
Let's Get Tough (1942) was directed by Wallace Fox and stars Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall.