The Maltese Falcon
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Where to watch The Maltese Falcon in United States
Can I watch The Maltese Falcon in United States? The Maltese Falcon isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Maltese Falcon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by John Huston. The cast is led by Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Maltese Falcon was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 18, 1941, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Huston
- Writers
- John Huston
- Release date
- October 18, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Maltese Falcon cast & crew
The Maltese Falcon was directed by John Huston and written by John Huston.
The cast features Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade, Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy, Gladys George as Iva Archer, Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo, Barton MacLane as Lt. of Detectives Dundy, and Lee Patrick as Effie Perine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Adolph Deutsch, cinematography is by Arthur Edeson, and it was produced by Hal B. Wallis.
Is The Maltese Falcon worth watching?
The Maltese Falcon holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,980 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, The Maltese Falcon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon 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.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Maltese Falcon
Humphrey Bogart
Samuel Spade
Mary Astor
Brigid O'Shaughnessy
Gladys George
Iva Archer
Peter Lorre
Joel Cairo
Barton MacLane
Lt. of Detectives Dundy
Lee Patrick
Effie Perine
Sydney Greenstreet
Kasper Gutman
Ward Bond
Detective Tom Polhaus
Jerome Cowan
Miles Archer
Elisha Cook Jr.
Wilmer Cook
James Burke
Luke
Murray Alper
Frank Richman
The Maltese Falcon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Maltese Falcon in United States?
The Maltese Falcon 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 The Maltese Falcon in?
The Maltese Falcon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Maltese Falcon rated?
The Maltese Falcon is rated PG. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,980 ratings.
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