The Great Barrier (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, The Great Barrier is an action and drama film directed by Milton Rosmer, running about 83 minutes. “Romance..IN THE BUILDING OF A GREAT EMPIRE! Selected by LIFE MAGAZINE as the PICTURE of the WEEK!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Who’s in it. The Great Barrier stars Richard Arlen as Hickey, Barry MacKay as Steve, Roy Emerton as Moody and Antoinette Cellier as Mary Moody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Great Barrier has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Barrier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Barrier 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 Great Barrier (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Barrier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Barrier worth watching?
- The Great Barrier holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Barrier?
- The Great Barrier stars Richard Arlen, Barry MacKay, Roy Emerton, Antoinette Cellier and Lilli Palmer.
- When was The Great Barrier released?
- The Great Barrier was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.