The Long Voyage Home (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, The Long Voyage Home is a drama and war film directed by John Ford, running about 105 minutes. “The Love of Women in Their Eyes... The Salt of the Sea in Their Blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
Who’s in it. The Long Voyage Home stars John Wayne as Ole Olsen, Thomas Mitchell as Driscoll, Ian Hunter as Smitty and Barry Fitzgerald as Cocky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Long Voyage Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Voyage Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Voyage Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Voyage Home (1940)?
- In US, The Long Voyage Home is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Voyage Home worth watching?
- The Long Voyage Home holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Voyage Home?
- The Long Voyage Home stars John Wayne, Thomas Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Barry Fitzgerald and Wilfrid Lawson.
- When was The Long Voyage Home released?
- The Long Voyage Home was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.