The Black Arrow (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1948, The Black Arrow is an adventure and history film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 76 minutes. “Horsemen charge ! Swords clash ! Lips meet !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young British nobleman comes back from fighting in the War of the Roses to discover that his father has been murdered by an old family friend who is now an outlaw. However, he becomes suspicious about the exact circumstances of his father's death and determines to find out exactly what happened.
Who’s in it. The Black Arrow stars Louis Hayward as Sir Richard Shelton, Janet Blair as Joanna Sedley, George Macready as Sir Daniel Brackley and Edgar Buchanan as Lawless, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Black Arrow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Channel 4 Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Arrow tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Arrow (1948)?
- In GB, The Black Arrow is available to stream on Channel 4 Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Arrow worth watching?
- The Black Arrow holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Arrow?
- The Black Arrow stars Louis Hayward, Janet Blair, George Macready, Edgar Buchanan and Rhys Williams.
- When was The Black Arrow released?
- The Black Arrow was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.