Windbag the Sailor (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1936, Windbag the Sailor is a comedy film directed by William Beaudine, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.
Who’s in it. Windbag the Sailor stars Will Hay as Captain Ben Cutlet, Moore Marriott as Harbottle, Norma Varden as Olivia Potter-Porter and Kenneth Warrington as Yates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Windbag the Sailor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Windbag the Sailor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Windbag the Sailor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Windbag the Sailor (1936)?
- In US, Windbag the Sailor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Windbag the Sailor worth watching?
- Windbag the Sailor holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Windbag the Sailor?
- Windbag the Sailor stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Norma Varden, Kenneth Warrington and Dennis Wyndham.
- When was Windbag the Sailor released?
- Windbag the Sailor was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.