The Sea Ghost (1931): cast, story & where to watch

1931 · Film · ★ 5

The Sea Ghost poster

Released in 1931, The Sea Ghost is an action, drama and war film directed by William Nigh, running about 64 minutes.

What it’s about. A crooked lawyer trying to cheat a young girl out of her inheritance tries to convince a sea captain to help him. Re-released in 1939 as "Phantom Submarine U-67."

Who’s in it. The Sea Ghost stars Alan Hale as Capt. Greg Winters, Laura La Plante as Evelyn Inchcape, Clarence Wilson as Henry Sykes and Peter Erkelenz as Capt. Karl Ludwig, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Sea Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sea Ghost page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Ghost 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 The Sea Ghost (1931)?
In US, The Sea Ghost is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Sea Ghost worth watching?
The Sea Ghost holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Sea Ghost?
The Sea Ghost stars Alan Hale, Laura La Plante, Clarence Wilson, Peter Erkelenz and Claud Allister.
When was The Sea Ghost released?
The Sea Ghost was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.