Movie

The Falcon Takes Over

“MYSTERY that you'll laugh at...when -- The Falcon TAKES OVER”

★ 6.3(30)19421h 5m

The Falcon Takes Over is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Falcon Takes Over

🇺🇸 United States

Good to know

Director: Irving Reis
Release date: 1942-05-29
Runtime: 1h 5m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures
Part of: The Falcon Series

About The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over is a 1942 movie in the Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Irving Reis, starring George Sanders, Lynn Bari and James Gleason. It has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 30 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Falcon Takes Over in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a prime suspect for a number of mishaps.

Cast

George Sanders

Gay Lawrence

Lynn Bari

Ann Riordan

James Gleason

Inspector Mike O'Hara

Allen Jenkins

Jonathan 'Goldy' Locke

Helen Gilbert

Diana Kenyon

Ward Bond

Moose Malloy (Uncredited)

Anne Revere

Jessie Florian (Uncredited)

Turhan Bey

Jules Amthor (Uncredited)

Hans Conried

Quincey W. Marriot (Uncredited)

George Cleveland

Jerry (Uncredited)

Edward Gargan

Detective Bates (Uncredited)

Harry Shannon

Detective Grimes (Uncredited)

Themes & keywords

private detectivemissing personthe falcon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Falcon Takes Over in United States?+

In United States, The Falcon Takes Over is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Falcon Takes Over on Netflix?+

The Falcon Takes Over is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Falcon Takes Over?+

The Falcon Takes Over has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

Who stars in The Falcon Takes Over?+

The Falcon Takes Over stars George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins and Helen Gilbert.

When did The Falcon Takes Over come out?+

The Falcon Takes Over is a 1942 movie directed by Irving Reis.

What genre is The Falcon Takes Over?+

The Falcon Takes Over is Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed The Falcon Takes Over?+

The Falcon Takes Over was directed by Irving Reis.