The African Queen (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1952, The African Queen is an adventure and romance film directed by John Huston, running about 105 minutes. “The greatest adventure a man ever lived… with a woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.
Who’s in it. The African Queen stars Humphrey Bogart as Charlie Allnut, Katharine Hepburn as Rose Sayer, Robert Morley as The Brother and Peter Bull as Captain of Louisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The African Queen has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The African Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The African Queen 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 African Queen (1952)?
- In US, The African Queen is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The African Queen worth watching?
- The African Queen holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The African Queen?
- The African Queen stars Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull and Theodore Bikel.
- When was The African Queen released?
- The African Queen was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.