Blockade (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1938, Blockade is a drama and war film directed by William Dieterle, running about 85 minutes. “Romance under fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A simple peasant is forced to take up arms to defend his farm during the Spanish Civil War. Along the way he falls in love with a Russian girl whose father is involved in espionage.
Who’s in it. Blockade stars Madeleine Carroll as Norma, Henry Fonda as Marco, Leo Carrillo as Luis and John Halliday as Andre Gallinet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Blockade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blockade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blockade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blockade (1938)?
- In US, Blockade is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blockade worth watching?
- Blockade holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blockade?
- Blockade stars Madeleine Carroll, Henry Fonda, Leo Carrillo, John Halliday and Reginald Denny.
- When was Blockade released?
- Blockade was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.