The Man with the Golden Arm
When illegal card dealer and recovering heroin addict Frankie Machine gets out of prison, he decides to straighten up. Armed with nothing but an old drum set, Frankie tries to get honest work as a drummer. But when his former employer and his old drug dealer re-enter his life, Frankie finds it hard to stay clean and eventually finds himself succumbing to his old habits.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, FlixFling, FilmBox+, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and JustWatch TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and MovieMe.
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Frequently asked questions about The Man with the Golden Arm
Where can I watch The Man with the Golden Arm in the United States?
The Man with the Golden Arm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, FlixFling, FilmBox+, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and JustWatch TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, and MovieMe. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Man with the Golden Arm on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Man with the Golden Arm is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Brew, FlixFling, FilmBox+, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and JustWatch TV.
Can I watch The Man with the Golden Arm for free?
The Man with the Golden Arm streams free with ads in the United States on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm stars Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Parker, Kim Novak, Arnold Stang, and Darren McGavin. Otto Preminger is the director.
How long is The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
When did The Man with the Golden Arm come out?
The Man with the Golden Arm was released on December 26, 1955.
Which studio made The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm was produced by Carlyle Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Man with the Golden Arm?
The Man with the Golden Arm was made on a budget of $1,000,000.
How much did The Man with the Golden Arm make at the box office?
The Man with the Golden Arm grossed $4,350,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,000,000.
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.