The Maltese Falcon
1941, English. Directed by John Huston.
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A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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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
- John HustonDirector
- Humphrey BogartSamuel Spade
- Mary AstorBrigid O'Shaughnessy
- Gladys GeorgeIva Archer
- Peter LorreJoel Cairo
- Barton MacLaneLt. of Detectives Dundy
- Lee PatrickEffie Perine
- Sydney GreenstreetKasper Gutman
- Ward BondDetective Tom Polhaus
- Jerome CowanMiles Archer
- Elisha Cook Jr.Wilmer Cook
- James BurkeLuke
- Murray AlperFrank Richman
Details
- Released
- 18 October 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Huston
- Budget
- $375K
- Box office
- $1.8M
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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 Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,980 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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 PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for 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 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Maltese Falcon?
If you liked The Maltese Falcon, try Woman on the Run, The Mirror Crack'd, The Glass Key.
Who directed The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon (1941) was directed by John Huston and stars Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George.
What is The Maltese Falcon based on?
The Maltese Falcon is based on The Maltese Falcon, a 1929 novel by Dashiell Hammett.