Port of Shadows (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1938, Port of Shadows is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 93 minutes. “Tender... frankly adult. Filled with almost every emotion known to man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.
Who’s in it. Port of Shadows stars Jean Gabin as Jean, Michel Simon as Zabel, Michèle Morgan as Nelly and Pierre Brasseur as Lucien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Port of Shadows 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 Port of Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Port of Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Port of Shadows (1938)?
- In US, Port of Shadows 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 Port of Shadows worth watching?
- Port of Shadows holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Port of Shadows?
- Port of Shadows stars Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michèle Morgan, Pierre Brasseur and Édouard Delmont.
- When was Port of Shadows released?
- Port of Shadows was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.