The Scarlet Coat (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, The Scarlet Coat is a drama, adventure, war and romance film directed by John Sturges, running about 101 minutes. “Behind the story of Benedict Arnold were secrets until recently unknown” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American officer goes undercover to unmask a Revolutionary War traitor.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Coat stars Cornel Wilde as Maj. John Boulton, Michael Wilding as Maj. John Andre, George Sanders as Dr. Jonathan Odell and Anne Francis as Sally Cameron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Scarlet Coat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 The Scarlet Coat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Coat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Coat (1955)?
- In US, The Scarlet Coat is available to stream on TCM, 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 The Scarlet Coat worth watching?
- The Scarlet Coat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Coat?
- The Scarlet Coat stars Cornel Wilde, Michael Wilding, George Sanders, Anne Francis and Robert Douglas.
- When was The Scarlet Coat released?
- The Scarlet Coat was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.