Gunga Din (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1939, Gunga Din is an action, comedy, adventure and war film directed by George Stevens, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. British army sergeants Ballantine, Cutter and MacChesney serve in India during the 1880s, along with their native water-bearer, Gunga Din. While completing a dangerous telegraph-repair mission, they unearth evidence of the suppressed Thuggee cult. When Gunga Din tells the sergeants about a secret temple made of gold, the fortune-hunting Cutter is captured by the Thuggees, and it's up to his friends to rescue him.
Who’s in it. Gunga Din stars Cary Grant as Archibald Cutter, Victor McLaglen as MacChesney, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Thomas Anthony Ballantine and Sam Jaffe as Gunga Din, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Gunga Din has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.8M 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 Gunga Din page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gunga Din 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 Gunga Din (1939)?
- In US, Gunga Din 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 Gunga Din worth watching?
- Gunga Din holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gunga Din?
- Gunga Din stars Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Sam Jaffe and Eduardo Ciannelli.
- When was Gunga Din released?
- Gunga Din was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.