Swamp Water (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, Swamp Water is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 90 minutes. “The Swamp! Sinister - mysterious - it shaped the lives and loves and hates of the people who lived around its edges!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hunter happens upon a fugitive and his daughter living in a Georgia swamp. He falls in love with the girl and persuades the fugitive to return to town.
Who’s in it. Swamp Water stars Walter Brennan as Tom Keefer, Walter Huston as Thursday Ragan, Anne Baxter as Julie Keefer and Dana Andrews as Ben Ragan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Swamp Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swamp Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swamp Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swamp Water (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swamp Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swamp Water worth watching?
- Swamp Water holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swamp Water?
- Swamp Water stars Walter Brennan, Walter Huston, Anne Baxter, Dana Andrews and Virginia Gilmore.
- When was Swamp Water released?
- Swamp Water was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.