Virginia City (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1940, Virginia City is an action, drama, romance and history film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 121 minutes. “Go West!...to Virginia City...for excitement, for adventure, for primitive romance!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Union officer Kerry Bradford escapes from a Confederate prison and races to intercept $5 million in gold destined for Confederate coffers. A Confederate sympathizer and a Mexican bandit, each with their own stake in the loot, stand in his way.
Who’s in it. Virginia City stars Errol Flynn as Kerry Bradford, Miriam Hopkins as Julia Hayne, Randolph Scott as Vance Irby and Humphrey Bogart as John Murrell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Virginia City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M 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 Virginia City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Virginia City 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 Virginia City (1940)?
- In US, Virginia City 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 Virginia City worth watching?
- Virginia City holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Virginia City?
- Virginia City stars Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, Humphrey Bogart and Frank McHugh.
- When was Virginia City released?
- Virginia City was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.