The Lady from the Sea (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1929, The Lady from the Sea is a drama film directed by Castleton Knight, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Handsome young fisherman Tom Roberts is among the crew of a lifeboat that rescues Frenchwoman Claire le Grange, sole survivor of a shipwreck on the treacherous Goodwin Sands. Tom's marriage to his own sweetheart, Mary, is postponed owing to injuries he sustained in the dramatic rescue, and during his convalescence he falls for the charms of the flirtatious Claire.
Who’s in it. The Lady from the Sea stars Moore Marriott as Old Roberts, Mona Goya as Claire le Grange, Ray Milland as Tom Roberts and Eugenie Amami as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Lady from the Sea sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady from the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady from the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady from the Sea (1929)?
- In GB, The Lady from the Sea is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady from the Sea worth watching?
- The Lady from the Sea holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lady from the Sea?
- The Lady from the Sea stars Moore Marriott, Mona Goya, Ray Milland, Eugenie Amami and Anita Graham.
- When was The Lady from the Sea released?
- The Lady from the Sea was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.