Spitfire (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1934, Spitfire is a drama film directed by John Cromwell, running about 87 minutes. “Nothin' to Pay ... Nothin' to Lose ... She Loved Wherever Her Flames Caught fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dirt-poor mountain girl Trigger Hicks is a loner. Her faith-healing is mistaken for witchcraft by the community. She falls for an engineer building a dam, who protects her.
Who’s in it. Spitfire stars Katharine Hepburn as Trigger Hicks, Robert Young as John Stafford, Ralph Bellamy as George Fleetwood and Martha Sleeper as Eleanor Stafford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Spitfire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spitfire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spitfire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spitfire (1934)?
- In US, Spitfire is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spitfire worth watching?
- Spitfire holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spitfire?
- Spitfire stars Katharine Hepburn, Robert Young, Ralph Bellamy, Martha Sleeper and Louis Mason.
- When was Spitfire released?
- Spitfire was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.