Sullivan's Travels (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1941, Sullivan's Travels is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Preston Sturges, running about 91 minutes. “A Happy-Go Lucky Hitch-Hiker on the Highway to happiness! He wanted to see the world . . . but wound up in Lover's Lane!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
Who’s in it. Sullivan's Travels stars Joel McCrea as John Sullivan, Veronica Lake as The Girl, Robert Warwick as Mr. LeBrand and William Demarest as Mr. Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sullivan's Travels has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and 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 Sullivan's Travels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sullivan's Travels tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sullivan's Travels (1941)?
- In US, Sullivan's Travels is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and 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 Sullivan's Travels worth watching?
- Sullivan's Travels holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sullivan's Travels?
- Sullivan's Travels stars Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest and Franklin Pangborn.
- When was Sullivan's Travels released?
- Sullivan's Travels was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.