Stella Maris (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 1918, Stella Maris is a drama film directed by Marshall Neilan, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Stella Maris is a beautiful, crippled girl, who is cared for by a rich family. They shield her from the harsh realities of the world, so that she has no idea of the cruel things that some people do. Unity Blake is a poor orphan all too familiar with the harsh realities of the real world. These two young women both fall in love with John, love which is complicated by the fact that he is still married to (though separated from) a bad wife.
Who’s in it. Stella Maris stars Mary Pickford as Miss Stella Maris / Unity Blake, Ida Waterman as Lady Eleanor Blount - aka Aunt Julia, Herbert Standing as Sir Oliver Blount and Conway Tearle as John Risca - also spelled John Riska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Stella Maris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stella Maris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stella Maris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stella Maris (1918)?
- In US, Stella Maris is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stella Maris worth watching?
- Stella Maris holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stella Maris?
- Stella Maris stars Mary Pickford, Ida Waterman, Herbert Standing, Conway Tearle and Josephine Crowell.
- When was Stella Maris released?
- Stella Maris was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.
