Cavalcade (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1933, Cavalcade is a drama and war film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 112 minutes. “THE PICTURE OF THE GENERATION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cavalcade of English life from New Year's Eve 1899 until 1933 seen through the eyes of well-to-do Londoners Jane and Robert Marryot. Amongst events touching their family are the Boer War, the death of Queen Victoria, the sinking of the Titanic and the Great War.
Who’s in it. Cavalcade stars Diana Wynyard as Jane Marryot, Clive Brook as Robert Marryot, Una O'Connor as Ellen Bridges and Herbert Mundin as Alfred Bridges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Cavalcade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.6M at the box office.
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 Cavalcade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cavalcade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cavalcade (1933)?
- In US, Cavalcade 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 Cavalcade worth watching?
- Cavalcade holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Cavalcade?
- Cavalcade stars Diana Wynyard, Clive Brook, Una O'Connor, Herbert Mundin and Beryl Mercer.
- When was Cavalcade released?
- Cavalcade was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.