Where can I watch Double Crossbones (1951)?

In US, Double Crossbones is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Double Crossbones worth watching?

Double Crossbones holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Double Crossbones?

Double Crossbones stars Donald O'Connor, Helena Carter, Will Geer, John Emery and Stanley Logan.

When was Double Crossbones released?

Double Crossbones was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.

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Double Crossbones (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1951, Double Crossbones is a comedy, adventure and history film directed by Charles Barton, running about 76 minutes. “Yo-ho-ho-ho ... it's a battle of fun !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Falsely accused by the corrupt Governor Elden of Charleston of fencing stolen pirate booty, young Davey Crandall and friend Tom Botts buy passage on the ship of local buccaneer Bloodthirsty Ben. They avoid being killed by faking a case of the pox, which causes the panicked captain and crew to desert the ship. The two find themselves alone, and when a lucky cannon shot hits a mast on a British ship, they find themselves mistaken for pirates. They sail to Tortuga, where they recruit such notorious corsairs as Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, Anne Bonney, and Blackbeard to lay siege to Chaleston and expose the villain Elden.

Who’s in it. Double Crossbones stars Donald O'Connor as Davey Crandall, Helena Carter as Lady Sylvia Copeland, Will Geer as Tom Botts and John Emery as Governor Elden, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Double Crossbones has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Crossbones page.

If you liked it. Fans of Double Crossbones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Double Crossbones (1951)?: In US, Double Crossbones is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Double Crossbones worth watching?: Double Crossbones holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Double Crossbones?: Double Crossbones stars Donald O'Connor, Helena Carter, Will Geer, John Emery and Stanley Logan.
When was Double Crossbones released?: Double Crossbones was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.