Old Ironsides (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1926, Old Ironsides is a drama and history film directed by James Cruze, running about 111 minutes. “WHAT A YARN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An embellished account of the 1813 expedition by famed frigate U.S.S. Constitution--a.k.a. "Old Ironsides"--against the Barbary pirates then terrorizing American shipping, focusing on the crew and passengers of a fictional merchant ship, The Esther, who fall afoul of the same pirates and thus become involved with the Constitution's mission.
Who’s in it. Old Ironsides stars Charles Farrell as The Commodore, Esther Ralston as Esther, Wallace Beery as Bos'n and George Bancroft as Gunner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Old Ironsides 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 Old Ironsides page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Ironsides tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Ironsides (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Ironsides change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Ironsides worth watching?
- Old Ironsides holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Ironsides?
- Old Ironsides stars Charles Farrell, Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery, George Bancroft and Charles Hill Mailes.
- When was Old Ironsides released?
- Old Ironsides was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.