You Only Live Once
1937, English. Directed by Fritz Lang.
A terrifying drama of love and murder!
Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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You Only Live Once isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Sylvia SidneyJoan Graham
- Henry FondaEddie Taylor
- Barton MacLaneStephen Whitney
- Jean DixonBonnie Graham
- William GarganFather Dolan
- Jerome CowanDr. Hill
- Charles 'Chic' SaleEthan
- Margaret HamiltonHester
- Warren HymerBuggsy
- Guinn 'Big Boy' WilliamsRogers
- John WrayWarden Wheeler
- Walter De PalmaMonk Mendall (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker
- Budget
- $575
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What You Only Live Once is based on
You Only Live Once is based on a true story.
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You Only Live Once: quick answers
Is You Only Live Once worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 198 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does You Only Live Once have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for You Only Live Once. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
You Only Live Once parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
You Only Live Once is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is You Only Live Once on?
You Only Live Once isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like You Only Live Once?
If you liked You Only Live Once, try They Live by Night, Fallen Angel, Macao.
Who directed You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once (1937) was directed by Fritz Lang and stars Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane.
What is You Only Live Once based on?
You Only Live Once is based on a true story.