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You Only Live Once

1937·Movie·NR·86 min·★ 7.1(198)

“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.

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Where to watch You Only Live Once in India

Can I watch You Only Live Once in India? Yes — you can stream You Only Live Once in India on Plex.

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Where is You Only Live Once streaming around the world?

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IndiaPlex—
United StatesPhilo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, Plex—
CanadaPlex—
AustraliaPlex—
GermanyWOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel, Plex—
FrancePlexApple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
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BrazilPlex—
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, PlexAmazon Video, FOD

About You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once is a 1937 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.

You Only Live Once was produced by Walter Wanger Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on January 23, 1937, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Fritz Lang
Writers
Gene Towne, C. Graham Baker
Release date
January 23, 1937
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$0 million
Production
Walter Wanger Productions, United Artists
#based on true story#film noir#ex-con#wrongful conviction#on the lam

You Only Live Once cast & crew

You Only Live Once was directed by Fritz Lang and written by Gene Towne and C. Graham Baker.

The cast features Sylvia Sidney as Joan Graham, Henry Fonda as Eddie Taylor, Barton MacLane as Stephen Whitney, Jean Dixon as Bonnie Graham, William Gargan as Father Dolan, and Jerome Cowan as Dr. Hill.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Leon Shamroy, and it was produced by Walter Wanger.

Is You Only Live Once worth watching?

You Only Live Once holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 198 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, You Only Live Once is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch You Only Live Once

In India, you can stream You Only Live Once on Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of You Only Live Once

Sylvia Sidney

Sylvia Sidney

Joan Graham

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Eddie Taylor

Barton MacLane

Barton MacLane

Stephen Whitney

Jean Dixon

Jean Dixon

Bonnie Graham

William Gargan

William Gargan

Father Dolan

Jerome Cowan

Jerome Cowan

Dr. Hill

Charles 'Chic' Sale

Charles 'Chic' Sale

Ethan

Margaret Hamilton

Margaret Hamilton

Hester

Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

Buggsy

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Rogers

John Wray

John Wray

Warden Wheeler

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Walter De Palma

Monk Mendall (uncredited)

You Only Live Once — FAQs

▸Where can I watch You Only Live Once in India?

You Only Live Once is streaming on Plex in India.

▸Where can I watch You Only Live Once in the US?

In the US, You Only Live Once is streaming on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

▸Where can I watch You Only Live Once in the UK?

In the UK, You Only Live Once is streaming on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and Plex.

▸Is You Only Live Once on Plex?

Yes — You Only Live Once is currently available on Plex in India.

▸What language is You Only Live Once in?

You Only Live Once is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is You Only Live Once?

You Only Live Once runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).

▸What is You Only Live Once rated?

You Only Live Once is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 198 ratings.

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