Captain Caution (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1940, Captain Caution is an action, adventure and romance film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 86 minutes. “Fighting Rogues of the sea...they struck terror in the hearts of men and captured hearts of women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her father dies, a young girl helps a young man take command of the ship to fight the British during the war of 1812.
Who’s in it. Captain Caution stars Victor Mature as Daniel 'Dan' Marvin, Louise Platt as Corunna Dorman, Leo Carrillo as Lucien Argandeau and Bruce Cabot as Lehrman Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Captain Caution has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Caution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Caution 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 Captain Caution (1940)?
- In US, Captain Caution is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Caution worth watching?
- Captain Caution holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Caution?
- Captain Caution stars Victor Mature, Louise Platt, Leo Carrillo, Bruce Cabot and Robert Barrat.
- When was Captain Caution released?
- Captain Caution was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.