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Penitentiary was released on February 5, 1938 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.
Get the app to be notifiedCast · Directed by John Brahm
Walter Connolly
Dist. Atty. Thomas Mathews
John Howard
William Jordan
Jean Parker
Elizabeth Mathews
Robert Barrat
Prison Yard Capt. Grady
Marc Lawrence
Jack Hawkins
Arthur Hohl
Finch
Charles Halton
Leonard Nettleford
Edward Van Sloan
Dr. Rinewulf
Marjorie Main
Miss Katie Mathews
Stanley Andrews
Prison Captain Dorn (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Red Parsons - Prison Barber (uncredited)
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Penitentiary — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Penitentiary?
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Is Penitentiary on Netflix?
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Is Penitentiary on Amazon Prime Video?
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Penitentiary hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 26, 1938. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.