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The Road to Ruin

4.319341h 2mMovieDrama

A young girl gets involved with a crowd that smokes marijuana, drinks and has sex. She winds up an alcoholic, pregnant drug addict and is forced to get an abortion.

DirectorsDorothy Davenport·Melville Shyer
WritersDorothy Davenport·Willis Kent
ProducerWillis Kent

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 51 other countries

The Road to Ruin isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Algeria, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Bahrain and 47 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Dorothy Davenport

HFHelen Foster
Helen Foster
Ann Dixon
NONell O'Day
Nell O'Day
Eve Monroe
GBGlen Boles
Glen Boles
Tommy
RQ
Robert Quirk
Ed
PPPaul Page
Paul Page
Ralph Bennett
RH
Richard Hemingway
Brad
VBVirginia True Boardman
Virginia True Boardman
Martha Dixon
RTRichard Tucker
Richard Tucker
Mr. Dixon
DKDonald Kerr
Donald Kerr
Drunk shooting dice
ET
Eleanor Thatcher
Dancer
NP
Neal Pratt
Evans
JTJimmy Tolson
Jimmy Tolson
Club Singer Jimmy

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The Road to Ruin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Road to Ruin?

The Road to Ruin isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United Arab Emirates, Antigua & Barbuda and Barbados and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Road to Ruin on Netflix?

No, The Road to Ruin is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Road to Ruin on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Road to Ruin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Road to Ruin for free?

The Road to Ruin isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.