Spawn of the North (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, Spawn of the North is an action, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 110 minutes. “Thrills, intrigue and drama at sea !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Alaskan salmon fisherman find their friendship at risk when one aligns with Russian fish pirates and the other aligns with local vigilantes.
Who’s in it. Spawn of the North stars George Raft as Tyler Dawson, Henry Fonda as Jim Kimmerlee, John Barrymore as Windy Turlon and Dorothy Lamour as Nicky Duval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Spawn of the North 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 Spawn of the North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spawn of the North 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 Spawn of the North (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spawn of the North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spawn of the North worth watching?
- Spawn of the North holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spawn of the North?
- Spawn of the North stars George Raft, Henry Fonda, John Barrymore, Dorothy Lamour and Akim Tamiroff.
- When was Spawn of the North released?
- Spawn of the North was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.