Derelict (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1930, Derelict is a drama and adventure film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 75 minutes. “A Man-Wrecked Woman! A Ship-Wrecked Man! On the High Seas of Adventurous Love! A Paramount Drama” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two rival seamen fight for both a promotion to a captaincy in their shipping line and the attentions of a Havana saloon singer. Sparks fly as they both try to out do each other in obtaining what they know their opposite is after. In the end they will need to work together in order to save the day.
Who’s in it. Derelict stars George Bancroft as Bill Rafferty, Jessie Royce Landis as Helen Lorber, William 'Stage' Boyd as Jed Graves and Donald Stuart as Fin Thomson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Derelict sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Derelict page.
If you liked it. Fans of Derelict tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Derelict (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Derelict change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Derelict worth watching?
- Derelict holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Derelict?
- Derelict stars George Bancroft, Jessie Royce Landis, William 'Stage' Boyd, Donald Stuart and Wade Boteler.
- When was Derelict released?
- Derelict was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.