Captain James Cook (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 8.7
Released in 1988, Captain James Cook is an action & adventure series.
What it’s about. Based on Captain James Cook's three voyages. It was on his first voyage, in 1770 (while in the South Pacific region to observe the transit of Venus), that Captain Cook discovered the east coast of Australia. He later recommended Australia as a future British colony. The series was financed by $5 million from Revcom France, $2.25 million from the ABC and the rest from 10BA tax money.
Who’s in it. Captain James Cook stars Keith Michell as James Cook, Erich Hallhuber as Lt. John Gore, Xabier Elorriaga as Lord Johnny Sandwich and Udo Vioff as Johann Reinhold Forster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Captain James Cook sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain James Cook page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain James Cook tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain James Cook (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captain James Cook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captain James Cook worth watching?
- Captain James Cook holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captain James Cook?
- Captain James Cook stars Keith Michell, Erich Hallhuber, Xabier Elorriaga, Udo Vioff and Barry Quin.
- When was Captain James Cook released?
- Captain James Cook was released in 1988.