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Farewell Again (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1937, Farewell Again is a drama film directed by Tim Whelan, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Farewell Again is a multiplotted British comedy/drama about soldiers on leave and the people they've left. Given a six-hour pass after a tour of duty in India, several British Tommies (among them Robert Newton, Sebastian Shaw and Anthony Bushell) try to unravel their domestic tribulations before having to ship out again. American expatriate Tim Whelan was the directorial hand who kept the various plot threads from entangling, while another Hollywood vet, James Wong Howe, manned the cameras. The film became instantly dated with the advent of World War II, but in its own time Farewell Again was a box-office smash. The film was issued in the US as Troopship.

Who’s in it. Farewell Again stars Leslie Banks as Col. Harry Blair, Flora Robson as Lucy Blair, Sebastian Shaw as Capt. Gilbert Reed and Patricia Hilliard as Nurse Ann Harrison, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Farewell Again has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell Again page.

If you liked it. Fans of Farewell Again tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Farewell Again (1937)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell Again change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Farewell Again worth watching?
Farewell Again holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Farewell Again?
Farewell Again stars Leslie Banks, Flora Robson, Sebastian Shaw, Patricia Hilliard and Robert Cochran.
When was Farewell Again released?
Farewell Again was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.