Souls at Sea (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1937, Souls at Sea is an adventure film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 92 minutes. “Men Against The Sea! Stark Drama No Fiction Can Equal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael 'Nuggin' Taylor and Powdah save lives during a sea tragedy in this story about the slave trade on the high seas during 1842.
Who’s in it. Souls at Sea stars Gary Cooper as Michael 'Nuggin' Taylor, George Raft as Powdah, Frances Dee as Margaret Tarryton and Henry Wilcoxon as Lieutenant Stanley Tarryton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Souls at Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Souls at Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Souls at Sea tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Souls at Sea (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Souls at Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Souls at Sea worth watching?
- Souls at Sea holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Souls at Sea?
- Souls at Sea stars Gary Cooper, George Raft, Frances Dee, Henry Wilcoxon and Harry Carey.
- When was Souls at Sea released?
- Souls at Sea was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.