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You Can't Beat the Law

5.419431h 1mMovieCrimeDrama

A wild playboy is framed by crooks for a robbery he didn't commit and eventually lands in prison. There he becomes pals with the prison's most hardened criminal, who plans a daring escape.

DirectorPhil Rosen
WriterAlbert Beich
ProducerLindsley Parsons

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Streaming in 1 other country

You Can't Beat the Law isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Phil Rosen

ENEdward Norris
Edward Norris
Johnny Gray
JWJoan Woodbury
Joan Woodbury
Amy Duncan
JRJack La Rue
Jack La Rue
Cain
MSMilburn Stone
Milburn Stone
Frank Sanders
RHRobert Homans
Robert Homans
Mr. Duncan
CJCharles Jordan
Charles Jordan
Rico Henchman Creeper
KHKenneth Harlan
Kenneth Harlan
First Warden
BWBryant Washburn
Bryant Washburn
Governor
SJSelmer Jackson
Selmer Jackson
Mr. Bedford
PMPaul McVey
Paul McVey
Wayne - Death Row Inmate
GK
George Kamel
Jumpy
WCWilly Castello
Willy Castello
Rico

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You Can't Beat the Law — streaming FAQ

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Is You Can't Beat the Law on Netflix?

No, You Can't Beat the Law is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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You Can't Beat the Law isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.