Casablanca (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1943, Casablanca is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 102 minutes. “They had a date with fate in Casablanca!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Who’s in it. Casablanca stars Rachael Leigh Cook as Gaia Moore, Ian Somerhalder as Jordan Gracie, Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Casablanca sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $10.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TCM 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 Casablanca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casablanca tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casablanca (1943)?
- In US, Casablanca is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and TCM, 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 Casablanca worth watching?
- Casablanca holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Casablanca?
- Casablanca stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Ian Somerhalder, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid.
- When was Casablanca released?
- Casablanca was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.