Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1942, Seven Miles from Alcatraz is a thriller and drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 62 minutes. “A helpless girl trapped between desperate cons and enemy rats in a lonely lighthouse!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ Larkin and his pal Jimbo to a desperate escape attempt which lands them on a tiny lighthouse island, where they take over. The five inhabitants are stymied in their efforts to summon aid. But the island also figures in the schemes of a big Nazi spy ring; which will win out, the gangsters' greed or their patriotism?
Who’s in it. Seven Miles from Alcatraz stars James Craig as Champ Larkin, Bonita Granville as Anne Porter, Frank Jenks as Jimbo and Cliff Edwards as Stormy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Seven Miles from Alcatraz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Seven Miles from Alcatraz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seven Miles from Alcatraz tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942)?
- In US, Seven Miles from Alcatraz is available to 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 Seven Miles from Alcatraz worth watching?
- Seven Miles from Alcatraz holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seven Miles from Alcatraz?
- Seven Miles from Alcatraz stars James Craig, Bonita Granville, Frank Jenks, Cliff Edwards and George Cleveland.
- When was Seven Miles from Alcatraz released?
- Seven Miles from Alcatraz was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.