Pilgrimage (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1933, Pilgrimage is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 96 minutes. “Everyone Who Has a Mother Must See It!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mother from Arkansas is very possessive of her grown son. To prevent him from getting married she has him drafted into WW I.
Who’s in it. Pilgrimage stars Henrietta Crosman as Mrs. Hannah Jessop, Heather Angel as Suzanne, Norman Foster as Jim 'Jimmy' Jessop (Hannah's son) and Lucille La Verne as Mrs. Kelly Hatfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pilgrimage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pilgrimage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pilgrimage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pilgrimage (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pilgrimage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pilgrimage worth watching?
- Pilgrimage holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pilgrimage?
- Pilgrimage stars Henrietta Crosman, Heather Angel, Norman Foster, Lucille La Verne and Maurice Murphy.
- When was Pilgrimage released?
- Pilgrimage was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.