Suez (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1938, Suez is a drama, romance and history film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 104 minutes. “HE CHANGED THE MAP of the World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ferdinand de Lesseps, disappointed in love, is sent as a junior diplomat to the Isthmus of Suez, and realizes it's just the place for a canal.
Who’s in it. Suez stars Tyrone Power as Ferdinand de Lesseps, Loretta Young as Countess Eugenie de Montijo, Annabella as Toni Pellerin and J. Edward Bromberg as Prince Said, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Suez has proved divisive with 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 Suez page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suez tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suez (1938)?
- In US, Suez 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 Suez worth watching?
- Suez holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Suez?
- Suez stars Tyrone Power, Loretta Young, Annabella, J. Edward Bromberg and Joseph Schildkraut.
- When was Suez released?
- Suez was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.