Captain Kidd (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1945, Captain Kidd is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 89 minutes. “Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the king. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.
Who’s in it. Captain Kidd stars Charles Laughton as Captain Kidd, Randolph Scott as Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne, Barbara Britton as Lady Anne Dunstan and Reginald Owen as Cary Shadwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Captain Kidd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Brew and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Kidd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Kidd 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 Captain Kidd (1945)?
- In US, Captain Kidd is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Brew and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Kidd worth watching?
- Captain Kidd holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Kidd?
- Captain Kidd stars Charles Laughton, Randolph Scott, Barbara Britton, Reginald Owen and John Carradine.
- When was Captain Kidd released?
- Captain Kidd was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.