Key Largo (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1948, Key Largo is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Huston, running about 100 minutes. “A storm of fear and fury in the sizzling Florida Keys!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hurricane swells outside, but it's nothing compared to the storm within the hotel at Key Largo. There, sadistic mobster Johnny Rocco holes up - and holds at gunpoint hotel owner James Temple, his widowed daughter-in-law Nora, and ex-GI Frank McCloud.
Who’s in it. Key Largo stars Humphrey Bogart as Frank McCloud, Lauren Bacall as Nora Temple, Lionel Barrymore as James Temple and Edward G. Robinson as Johnny Rocco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Key Largo has been warmly received by 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 Key Largo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Key Largo 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 Key Largo (1948)?
- In US, Key Largo 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 Key Largo worth watching?
- Key Largo holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Key Largo?
- Key Largo stars Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Lionel Barrymore, Edward G. Robinson and Claire Trevor.
- When was Key Largo released?
- Key Largo was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.