Captain America (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1944, Captain America is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Elmer Clifton, running about 244 minutes.
What it’s about. Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations.
Who’s in it. Captain America stars Dick Purcell as Captain America / Grant Gardner, Lorna Gray as Gail Richards, Lionel Atwill as Cyrus Maldor and Charles Trowbridge as Police Commissioner Dryden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Captain America has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain America page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain America 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 Captain America (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain America change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain America worth watching?
- Captain America holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain America?
- Captain America stars Dick Purcell, Lorna Gray, Lionel Atwill, Charles Trowbridge and Russell Hicks.
- When was Captain America released?
- Captain America was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 244 minutes.