Sundown (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1941, Sundown is a drama and war film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 90 minutes. “She was too dangerous to love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Englishmen fighting Nazis in Africa discover an exotic mystery woman living among the natives and enlist her aid in overcoming the Germans.
Who’s in it. Sundown stars Gene Tierney as Graham 'Zia' Fletcher, George Sanders as Major A.L. Coombes, Bruce Cabot as William Crawford and Harry Carey as Dewey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Sundown has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sundown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sundown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sundown (1941)?
- In US, Sundown is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sundown worth watching?
- Sundown holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Sundown?
- Sundown stars Gene Tierney, George Sanders, Bruce Cabot, Harry Carey and Joseph Calleia.
- When was Sundown released?
- Sundown was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.