The Black Watch (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1929, The Black Watch is a drama, adventure and war film directed by John Ford, running about 92 minutes. “To lead an army was her ambition —but to love one man was her fervid passion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.
Who’s in it. The Black Watch stars Victor McLaglen as Captain Donald King, Myrna Loy as Yasmani, David Torrence as Field Marshal and David Rollins as Lieutenant Malcolm King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Black Watch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Watch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Watch tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Watch (1929)?
- In US, The Black Watch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Watch worth watching?
- The Black Watch holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Watch?
- The Black Watch stars Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, David Torrence, David Rollins and Cyril Chadwick.
- When was The Black Watch released?
- The Black Watch was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.