Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1951, Captain Horatio Hornblower is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 117 minutes. “The sun never sets on his world of adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captain Horatio Hornblower leads his ship HMS Lydia on a perilous transatlantic voyage, during which his faithful crew battle both a Spanish warship and a ragged band of Central American rebels.
Who’s in it. Captain Horatio Hornblower stars Gregory Peck as Capt. Horatio Hornblower R.N, Virginia Mayo as Lady Barbara Wellesley, Robert Beatty as Lt. William Bush and Moultrie Kelsall as Lt. Crystal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Captain Horatio Hornblower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Captain Horatio Hornblower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Horatio Hornblower 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 Horatio Hornblower (1951)?
- In US, Captain Horatio Hornblower is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Captain Horatio Hornblower worth watching?
- Captain Horatio Hornblower holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Horatio Hornblower?
- Captain Horatio Hornblower stars Gregory Peck, Virginia Mayo, Robert Beatty, Moultrie Kelsall and Terence Morgan.
- When was Captain Horatio Hornblower released?
- Captain Horatio Hornblower was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.