Comrade X (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1940, Comrade X is a comedy and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 90 minutes. “This Year's Laugh Riot!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American reporter smuggling news out of Soviet Moscow is blackmailed into helping a beautiful Communist leave the country.
Who’s in it. Comrade X stars Clark Gable as McKinley B. 'Mac' Thompson, Hedy Lamarr as Golubka / Theodore Yahupitz / Lizvanetchka 'Lizzie', Oskar Homolka as Commissar Vasiliev and Felix Bressart as Igor Yahupitz / Vanya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Comrade X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comrade X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comrade X tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comrade X (1940)?
- In US, Comrade X is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Comrade X worth watching?
- Comrade X holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comrade X?
- Comrade X stars Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Oskar Homolka, Felix Bressart and Eve Arden.
- When was Comrade X released?
- Comrade X was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.