You Only Live Once
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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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, The Roku Channel, and Shout! Factory TV.
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"I Don't Care What You've Done"
"The Bottom's Dropped Out of Everything"
"Convicts & Their Wives Ain't Welcome"
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Frequently asked questions about You Only Live Once
Where can I watch You Only Live Once in the United States?
You Only Live Once is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, The Roku Channel, and Shout! Factory TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch You Only Live Once for free?
You Only Live Once streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Cineverse. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, and 77% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once stars Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane, Jean Dixon, and William Gargan. Fritz Lang is the director.
How long is You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).
When did You Only Live Once come out?
You Only Live Once was released on January 23, 1937.
Which studio made You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once was produced by Walter Wanger Productions and United Artists in the United States.
What was the budget for You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once was made on a budget of $575.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.