High Barbaree (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1947, High Barbaree is an action, drama and war film directed by Jack Conway, running about 91 minutes. “Six Great Stars! A Thousand Unforgettable Moments!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his plane is downed in the South Pacific, a Navy flier recounts his life to a co-pilot while awaiting rescue.
Who’s in it. High Barbaree stars Van Johnson as Alec Brooke, June Allyson as Nancy Frazer, Thomas Mitchell as Capt. Thad Vail and Marilyn Maxwell as Diana Case, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, High Barbaree has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Barbaree page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Barbaree tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Barbaree (1947)?
- In US, High Barbaree is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High Barbaree worth watching?
- High Barbaree holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Barbaree?
- High Barbaree stars Van Johnson, June Allyson, Thomas Mitchell, Marilyn Maxwell and Cameron Mitchell.
- When was High Barbaree released?
- High Barbaree was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.