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San Francisco

1936·Movie·NR·115 min·★ 6.6(90)

“She Fell In Love . . . with the toughest guy on the toughest street in the world!”

A beautiful singer and a battling priest try to reform a Barbary Coast saloon owner in the days before the great earthquake and subsequent fires in 1906.

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Where to watch San Francisco in United States

Can I watch San Francisco in United States? San Francisco isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open San Francisco there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is San Francisco streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United States—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Canada—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
Australia—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany—Amazon Video
France—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilLooke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies—
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, FOD

About San Francisco

San Francisco is a 1936 English-language drama, romance and music film directed by W.S. Van Dyke. The cast is led by Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDonald, Spencer Tracy. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

San Francisco was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on June 26, 1936, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director
W.S. Van Dyke
Writers
Anita Loos, Robert E. Hopkins, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Release date
June 26, 1936
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$5 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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San Francisco cast & crew

San Francisco was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and written by Anita Loos, Robert E. Hopkins, and Herman J. Mankiewicz.

The cast features Clark Gable as Blackie Norton, Jeanette MacDonald as Mary Blake, Spencer Tracy as Father Tim Mullin, Jack Holt as Jack Burley, Jessie Ralph as Mrs. Maisie Burley, and Ted Healy as Mat.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Oliver T. Marsh and it was produced by W.S. Van Dyke and Bernard H. Hyman.

Is San Francisco worth watching?

San Francisco holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 90 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and music, San Francisco is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch San Francisco

San Francisco isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of San Francisco

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Blackie Norton

Jeanette MacDonald

Jeanette MacDonald

Mary Blake

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Father Tim Mullin

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

Jack Burley

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Mrs. Maisie Burley

Ted Healy

Ted Healy

Mat

Shirley Ross

Shirley Ross

Trixie

Margaret Irving

Margaret Irving

Della Bailey

Harold Huber

Harold Huber

'Babe'

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Sheriff

Al Shean

Al Shean

Professor

William Ricciardi

William Ricciardi

Signor Baldini

San Francisco — FAQs

▸Where can I watch San Francisco in United States?

San Francisco is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

▸What language is San Francisco in?

San Francisco is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is San Francisco?

San Francisco runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

▸What is San Francisco rated?

San Francisco is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 90 ratings.

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