Strange Cargo (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1940, Strange Cargo is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 113 minutes. “M-G-M's Mighty Thrill-Romance for 1940 !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.
Who’s in it. Strange Cargo stars Joan Crawford as Julie, Clark Gable as André Verne, Ian Hunter as Cambreau and Peter Lorre as M'sieu Pig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Strange Cargo has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Strange Cargo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Cargo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Cargo (1940)?
- In US, Strange Cargo 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 Strange Cargo worth watching?
- Strange Cargo holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Strange Cargo?
- Strange Cargo stars Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre and Paul Lukas.
- When was Strange Cargo released?
- Strange Cargo was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.