You Only Live Once_
"A terrifying drama of love and murder!"
Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.
Starring
Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
MUBI
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
You Only Live Once was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed fo...
You Only Live Once is a Crime, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 26m.
CAST (20)
Sylvia Sidney
Joan Graham
Henry Fonda
Eddie Taylor
Barton MacLane
Stephen Whitney
Jean Dixon
Bonnie Graham
William Gargan
Father Dolan
Jerome Cowan
Dr. Hill
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Ethan
Margaret Hamilton
Hester
Warren Hymer
Buggsy
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Rogers
John Wray
Warden Wheeler
WD
Walter De Palma
Monk Mendall (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Casey - Guard (uncredited)
Jack Carson
Attendant in First Gas Station
SC
Shirley Coates
Ethel (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
Jonathan Hale
District Attorney (uncredited)
Ethan Laidlaw
Tommy, a Prison Guard (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
James Flavin
State Trooper (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$575
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (188 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$575
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is You Only Live Once about?
Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.
How long is You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in You Only Live Once?
The cast of You Only Live Once includes Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane, Jean Dixon, William Gargan.
What is the rating of You Only Live Once?
You Only Live Once has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 188 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Romance
