Up the River (1938) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Up the River (1938) in the UK

Up the River (1938) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

A group of prison inmates pass the time playing football and romancing ladies in this prison escape crime musical screwball comedy that was apparently a wacky spoof of the crime movies that were so popular in the 1930s. It seems to be completely forgotten today, except by major film buffs.

  • Film
  • 1938
  • 75 min
  • ★ 10.0/10 TMDB
  • Comedy

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Cast & crew

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DirectorAlfred L. Werker
WritersJohn Patrick, Lou Breslow, Maurine Dallas Watkins

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