The Black Swan (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1942, The Black Swan is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 87 minutes. “Seas ablaze...with black villainy, with fiery romance, with breathless deeds of daring...in the roaring era of love, gold, and adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
Who’s in it. The Black Swan stars Tyrone Power as Jamie Waring, Maureen O'Hara as Lady Margaret Denby, Laird Cregar as Captain Henry Morgan and Thomas Mitchell as Tommy Blue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Black Swan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Black Swan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Swan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Swan (1942)?
- In US, The Black Swan is available to 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 Black Swan worth watching?
- The Black Swan holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Swan?
- The Black Swan stars Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Laird Cregar, Thomas Mitchell and George Sanders.
- When was The Black Swan released?
- The Black Swan was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.