Movie

Too Hot to Handle

“Love in action on land, sea and air!”

★ 6.0(21)19381h 47m

Too Hot to Handle is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Too Hot to Handle

🇦🇺 Australia

Good to know

Director: Jack Conway
Release date: 1938-09-16
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Budget: $1,564,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Loew's Incorporated

Too Hot to Handle — trailer

About Too Hot to Handle

Too Hot to Handle is a 1938 movie in the Comedy, Adventure and Romance genres, directed by Jack Conway, starring Clark Gable, Myrna Loy and Walter Pidgeon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Too Hot to Handle in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

While in Shanghai reporting on the Sino-Japanese war, Chris Hunter, a shrewd news reporter, meets pilot Alma Harding. She does not trust him, but he manages to hire her as his assistant. During an adventurous expedition through the jungles of South America, her opinion of him begins to change.

Cast

Clark Gable

Chris Hunter

Myrna Loy

Alma Harding

Walter Pidgeon

Bill Dennis

Walter Connolly

Gabby MacArthur

Leo Carrillo

Joselito

Johnny Hines

Parsons

Virginia Weidler

Hulda

Betty Ross Clarke

Mrs. Harding

Henry Kolker

Pearly Todd

Marjorie Main

Miss Wayne

Gregory Gaye

Popoff

Al Shean

Gumpert

Themes & keywords

brotherromantic rivalrydeceptionhuman sacrificesecond sino-japanese war (1937-45)explosiondisguisebombingmissing personnews reporternewsreel footagepawnshopfake newsreelnewsreel cameramanaviatrix

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Too Hot to Handle in Australia?+

In Australia, Too Hot to Handle is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Too Hot to Handle on Netflix?+

Too Hot to Handle is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Too Hot to Handle?+

Too Hot to Handle has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Too Hot to Handle?+

Too Hot to Handle stars Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Walter Pidgeon, Walter Connolly and Leo Carrillo.

When did Too Hot to Handle come out?+

Too Hot to Handle is a 1938 movie directed by Jack Conway.

What genre is Too Hot to Handle?+

Too Hot to Handle is Comedy, Adventure and Romance film.

Who directed Too Hot to Handle?+

Too Hot to Handle was directed by Jack Conway.