Bad Seed
1934, French. Directed by Billy Wilder & Alexander Esway.
A young man-about-Paris, cut off from his father's money, falls in with a picaresque gang of car thieves.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Bad Seed is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Alexander EswayDirector
- Danielle DarrieuxJeannette
- Pierre MingandHenri Pasquier
- Raymond Galle'Jean la cravate'
- Jean WallThe zebra
- Gaby HeritierGaby
- Michel DuranThe boss
- Paul VelsaThe Peanut Man
- Marcel MaupiThe man in the panama hat
- Georges MalkineSecretary
- Paul EscoffierDr. Pasquier
- Georges CahuzacThe gentleman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 July 1934
- Original title
- Mauvaise graine
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Billy Wilder, Claude-André Puget, Jan Lustig
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Bad Seed: quick answers
Is Bad Seed worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bad Seed?
Bad Seed runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Bad Seed have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bad Seed. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bad Seed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Bad Seed on?
Bad Seed is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad Seed?
If you liked Bad Seed, try The Crew, The Second Wind, Yamakasi.
Who directed Bad Seed?
Bad Seed (1934) was directed by Billy Wilder and Alexander Esway and stars Danielle Darrieux, Pierre Mingand, Raymond Galle.