Captains Courageous (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1937, Captains Courageous is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 115 minutes. “As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.
Who’s in it. Captains Courageous stars Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey Cheyne, Stacy Kamano, Spencer Tracy as Manuel Fidello and Lionel Barrymore as Captain Disko Troop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Captains Courageous has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Captains Courageous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captains Courageous tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captains Courageous (1937)?
- In US, Captains Courageous 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 Captains Courageous worth watching?
- Captains Courageous holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captains Courageous?
- Captains Courageous stars Freddie Bartholomew, Stacy Kamano, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore and Melvyn Douglas.
- When was Captains Courageous released?
- Captains Courageous was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.