The Sea Hawk (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1940, The Sea Hawk is an action, adventure, romance and history film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 127 minutes. “Dashing... romantic... Errol Flynn at his thrilling best!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dashing pirate Geoffrey Thorpe plunders Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I and falls in love with Dona Maria, a beautiful Spanish royal he captures.
Who’s in it. The Sea Hawk stars Errol Flynn as Captain Geoffrey Thorpe, Brenda Marshall as Doña Maria Alvarez de Cordoba, Claude Rains as Don José Alvarez de Cordoba and Donald Crisp as Admiral Sir John Burleson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Sea Hawk has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2M 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 The Sea Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Hawk tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Hawk (1940)?
- In US, The Sea Hawk 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 Sea Hawk worth watching?
- The Sea Hawk holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sea Hawk?
- The Sea Hawk stars Errol Flynn, Brenda Marshall, Claude Rains, Donald Crisp and Flora Robson.
- When was The Sea Hawk released?
- The Sea Hawk was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.