Captain Hurricane (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1935, Captain Hurricane is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John S. Robertson, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Zenas Brewster is a seafaring man with a bad reputation. Notorious for his tempestuous nature, Brewster has earned the nickname of "Captain Hurricane." Brewster is smitten with neighbor Abbie Howland, but she doesn't like his temperament. After a period of retirement, a bad investment puts Brewster back at work on the sea. And when fire overtakes his ship, Hurricane proves heroic, selflessly rescuing his crew from a grisly and deadly fate.
Who’s in it. Captain Hurricane stars James Barton as Capt. Zenas Henry Brewster, Helen Westley as Abbie Howland, Helen Mack as Susan 'Matey' Ann and Gene Lockhart as Capt. Jeremiah Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Captain Hurricane has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $150 at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Hurricane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Hurricane tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Hurricane (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain Hurricane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain Hurricane worth watching?
- Captain Hurricane holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Hurricane?
- Captain Hurricane stars James Barton, Helen Westley, Helen Mack, Gene Lockhart and Henry Travers.
- When was Captain Hurricane released?
- Captain Hurricane was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.