South Pacific (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, South Pacific is a drama, romance, music and tv movie film directed by Richard Pearce, running about 132 minutes. “Television remake of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II in the South Pacific love is found between a young nurse, Nellie Forbush and an older French plantation owner, Emile de Becque. The war is tearing them apart.
Who’s in it. South Pacific stars Glenn Close as Nellie Forbush, Harry Connick Jr. as Lt. Joseph Cable, Rade Šerbedžija as Emile de Becque and Jack Thompson as Captain George Brackett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, South Pacific has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch South Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of South Pacific tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch South Pacific (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for South Pacific change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is South Pacific worth watching?
- South Pacific holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in South Pacific?
- South Pacific stars Glenn Close, Harry Connick Jr., Rade Šerbedžija, Jack Thompson and Ilene Graff.
- When was South Pacific released?
- South Pacific was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.