Dragon Seed (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1944, Dragon Seed is a drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, running about 145 minutes. “M-G-M's immortal production of the great novel” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lives of a small Chinese village are turned Upside down when the Japanese invade it. An heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against Japanese Invaders.
Who’s in it. Dragon Seed stars Katharine Hepburn as Jade Tan, Walter Huston as Ling Tan, Aline MacMahon as Ling Tan's Wife and Akim Tamiroff as Wu Lien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dragon Seed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dragon Seed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragon Seed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dragon Seed (1944)?
- In US, Dragon Seed is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dragon Seed worth watching?
- Dragon Seed holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dragon Seed?
- Dragon Seed stars Katharine Hepburn, Walter Huston, Aline MacMahon, Akim Tamiroff and Turhan Bey.
- When was Dragon Seed released?
- Dragon Seed was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.