Wild Boys of the Road
1933, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
Girls living like boys! Boys living like savages!
At the height of the Great Depression, Tommy's mother has been out of work for months when Eddie's father loses his job. Eager not to burden their parents, the two high school sophomores decide to hop the freight trains and look for work.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Wild Boys of the Road
Wild Boys of the Road isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Frankie DarroEddie Smith
- Edwin PhillipsTommy Gordon
- Rochelle HudsonGrace
- Dorothy Coonan WellmanSally
- Sterling HollowayOllie
- Arthur HohlDr. Henry A. Heckel
- Ann HoveyLola
- Minna GombellAunt Carrie
- Grant MitchellJames Smith
- Claire McDowellMrs. Smith
- Robert BarratJudge R.H. White
- Willard RobertsonCaptain of Detectives
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Earl Baldwin, Daniel Ahearn
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Wild Boys of the Road: quick answers
Is Wild Boys of the Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Wild Boys of the Road?
Wild Boys of the Road runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Wild Boys of the Road have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Wild Boys of the Road. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Wild Boys of the Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wild Boys of the Road is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Wild Boys of the Road on?
Wild Boys of the Road isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wild Boys of the Road?
If you liked Wild Boys of the Road, try The Journey of Natty Gann, Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, Emperor of the North.
Who directed Wild Boys of the Road?
Wild Boys of the Road (1933) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Frankie Darro, Edwin Phillips, Rochelle Hudson.