Under Capricorn (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, Under Capricorn is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 118 minutes. “Cold husband. Broken wife. Gallant lover. A triangle set to explode...and reveal a strange and unusual crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor. When he arrives he meets powerful landowner and ex-convict, Sam Flusky, who wants to do a business deal with him. Whilst attending a dinner party at Flusky's house, Charles meets Flusky's wife Henrietta who he had known as a child back in Ireland. Henrietta is an alcoholic and seems to be on the verge of madness.
Who’s in it. Under Capricorn stars Ingrid Bergman as Lady Henrietta Flusky, Joseph Cotten as Sam Flusky, Michael Wilding as Charles Adare and Margaret Leighton as Milly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Under Capricorn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and 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 Under Capricorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Capricorn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Capricorn (1949)?
- In US, Under Capricorn is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and 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 Under Capricorn worth watching?
- Under Capricorn holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under Capricorn?
- Under Capricorn stars Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding, Margaret Leighton and Cecil Parker.
- When was Under Capricorn released?
- Under Capricorn was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.