Where can I watch Coast Guard (1939)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coast Guard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Coast Guard worth watching?

Coast Guard holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Coast Guard?

Coast Guard stars Randolph Scott, Frances Dee, Ralph Bellamy, Walter Connolly and Warren Hymer.

When was Coast Guard released?

Coast Guard was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.

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Coast Guard (1939): cast, story & where to watch

1939 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1939, Coast Guard is a drama and romance film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 72 minutes. “Arm in arm...FOR THE GLORY OF THE SERVICE. Fist to fist...FOR THE HAND OF A GIRL!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Steady, dependable Coast Guard Lieutenant Raymond "Ray" Dower and reckless aviator Thomas "Speed" Bradshaw are the closest of friends. Ray saves the life of Captain Tobias Bliss, tramp steamer skipper, in a daring rescue at sea. Speed flies the injured man back to the base hospital, where the two officers later visit him. There Ray meets Nancy Bliss, Bliss' grand-daughter, and falls in love with her. Speed meets her at a dance and urges Ray to propose before some other guy does. Ray is assigned to flood rescue duty, and Speed and Nancy start going out together and discover they are in love.

Who’s in it. Coast Guard stars Randolph Scott as Thomas 'Speed' Bradshaw, Frances Dee as Nancy Bliss, Ralph Bellamy as Lt. Raymond 'Ray' Dower and Walter Connolly as Tobias Bliss, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Coast Guard has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coast Guard page.

If you liked it. Fans of Coast Guard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Coast Guard (1939)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coast Guard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Coast Guard worth watching?: Coast Guard holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Coast Guard?: Coast Guard stars Randolph Scott, Frances Dee, Ralph Bellamy, Walter Connolly and Warren Hymer.
When was Coast Guard released?: Coast Guard was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.