The Sea Wolf (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1941, The Sea Wolf is a drama and adventure film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 100 minutes. “Jack London's great novel of terror afloat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shipwrecked fugitives try to escape a brutal sea captain who's losing his mind.
Who’s in it. The Sea Wolf stars Edward G. Robinson as 'Wolf' Larsen, Ida Lupino as Ruth Webster, John Garfield as George Leach and Alexander Knox as Humphrey Van Weyden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Sea Wolf has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sea Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sea Wolf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sea Wolf (1941)?
- In US, The Sea Wolf is available to stream on YouTube TV and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sea Wolf worth watching?
- The Sea Wolf holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sea Wolf?
- The Sea Wolf stars Edward G. Robinson, Ida Lupino, John Garfield, Alexander Knox and Gene Lockhart.
- When was The Sea Wolf released?
- The Sea Wolf was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.