Captain Kidd's Kids (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1919, Captain Kidd's Kids is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Hal Roach, running about 20 minutes. “HAROLD LLOYD HANDS OUT THE MERRIMENT WITH GINGER AND PEP, AND WHAT A MERRY, MERRY CREW ARE HIS SHIPLOAD OF PIRATE BEAUTIES AND SHAPELY QUEENS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a wild bachelor party, our hero finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures. In a dream sequence, he fantasizes that the ship is seized by a band of female pirates.
Who’s in it. Captain Kidd's Kids stars Harold Lloyd as The Boy, Bebe Daniels as The Girl, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as The Valet and Fred C. Newmeyer as Ah Nix (Chinese Cook), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Captain Kidd's Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Kidd's Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Kidd's Kids tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Kidd's Kids (1919)?
- In US, Captain Kidd's Kids is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Kidd's Kids worth watching?
- Captain Kidd's Kids holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Kidd's Kids?
- Captain Kidd's Kids stars Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Fred C. Newmeyer and Helen Gilmore.
- When was Captain Kidd's Kids released?
- Captain Kidd's Kids was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.