The Hurricane (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, The Hurricane is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 104 minutes. “South Sea Adventure Calls” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.
Who’s in it. The Hurricane stars Dorothy Lamour as Marama, Jon Hall as Terangi, Mary Astor as Mme. DeLaage and C. Aubrey Smith as Father Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Hurricane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hurricane page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hurricane 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 The Hurricane (1937)?
- In US, The Hurricane is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hurricane worth watching?
- The Hurricane holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hurricane?
- The Hurricane stars Dorothy Lamour, Jon Hall, Mary Astor, C. Aubrey Smith and Thomas Mitchell.
- When was The Hurricane released?
- The Hurricane was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.