Keeper of the Flame (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1943, Keeper of the Flame is a drama and mystery film directed by George Cukor, running about 100 minutes. “The screen's most exciting lovers in their newest romantic triumph!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Famed reporter Stephen O'Malley travels to a small town to investigate the death of a national hero.
Who’s in it. Keeper of the Flame stars Katharine Hepburn as Christine Forrest, Spencer Tracy as Stevie O'Malley, Richard Whorf as Clive Kerndon and Margaret Wycherly as Old Mrs. Forrest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Keeper of the Flame has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Keeper of the Flame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keeper of the Flame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keeper of the Flame (1943)?
- In US, Keeper of the Flame 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 Keeper of the Flame worth watching?
- Keeper of the Flame holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Keeper of the Flame?
- Keeper of the Flame stars Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Richard Whorf, Margaret Wycherly and Forrest Tucker.
- When was Keeper of the Flame released?
- Keeper of the Flame was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.