The Captain's Paradise (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, The Captain's Paradise is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Anthony Kimmins, running about 94 minutes. “He makes two-timing an art...and gets away with it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A perfect life. As long as neither woman decides to follow him to the other port.
Who’s in it. The Captain's Paradise stars Alec Guinness as Captain Henry St. James, Yvonne De Carlo as Nita St. James, Celia Johnson as Maud St. James and Charles Goldner as Chief Officer Ricco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Captain's Paradise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Captain's Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captain's Paradise tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain's Paradise (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Captain's Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Captain's Paradise worth watching?
- The Captain's Paradise holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Captain's Paradise?
- The Captain's Paradise stars Alec Guinness, Yvonne De Carlo, Celia Johnson, Charles Goldner and Miles Malleson.
- When was The Captain's Paradise released?
- The Captain's Paradise was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.