The Maltese Falcon
1931, English. Directed by Roy Del Ruth.
A lovely dame with dangerous lies employs the services of a private detective, who is quickly caught up in the mystery and intrigue of a statuette known as the Maltese Falcon.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Roy Del RuthDirector
- Ricardo CortezSam Spade
- Bebe DanielsRuth Wonderly
- Dudley DiggesCasper Gutman
- Una MerkelEffie Perrine
- Robert ElliottPolice Lt. Dundy
- Thelma ToddIva Archer
- Otto MatiesonDr. Joel Cairo
- Walter LongMiles Archer
- Dwight FryeWilmer Cook
- J. Farrell MacDonaldDet. Sgt. Tom Polhaus
- Agostino BorgatoCapt. John Jacobi (uncredited)
- Morgan WallaceDistrict Attorney (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 23 May 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Maude Fulton, Brown Holmes
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What The Maltese Falcon is based on
The Maltese Falcon is based on The Maltese Falcon, a 1929 novel by Dashiell Hammett.
Novel · 1929
The Maltese Falcon
By Dashiell Hammett
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The Maltese Falcon: quick answers
Is The Maltese Falcon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 55 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Maltese Falcon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Maltese Falcon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Maltese Falcon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Maltese Falcon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Maltese Falcon on?
The Maltese Falcon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Maltese Falcon?
If you liked The Maltese Falcon, try The Maltese Falcon, Lady in the Lake, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon (1931) was directed by Roy Del Ruth and stars Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges.
What is The Maltese Falcon based on?
The Maltese Falcon is based on The Maltese Falcon, a 1929 novel by Dashiell Hammett.