Captain Fury (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, Captain Fury is an action and adventure film directed by Hal Roach, running about 92 minutes. “AN IMMORTAL TALE OF COURAGE....MAJESTICALLY MARCHING TO ETERNITY...OF ETERNAL LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Irish convict sentenced to hard labor in Australia escapes into the outback, and organizes a band of fellow escapees to fight a corrupt landlord.
Who’s in it. Captain Fury stars Brian Aherne as Captain Michael Fury, Victor McLaglen as Jerry Black aka Blackie, Paul Lukas as François Dupré and June Lang as Jeanette Dupré, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Captain Fury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Fury page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Fury 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 Fury (1939)?
- In US, Captain Fury is available to stream on fuboTV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Fury worth watching?
- Captain Fury holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Fury?
- Captain Fury stars Brian Aherne, Victor McLaglen, Paul Lukas, June Lang and John Carradine.
- When was Captain Fury released?
- Captain Fury was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.