South Pacific (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1958, South Pacific is a war, romance and music film directed by Joshua Logan, running about 157 minutes. “There is nothing you can name that is anything like...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Can a girl from Little Rock find happiness with a mature French planter she got to know one enchanted evening away from the military hospital where she is a nurse? Or should she just wash that man out of her hair? Bloody Mary is the philosopher of the island and it's hard to believe she could be the mother of Liat who has captured the heart of Lt. Joseph Cable USMC. While waiting for action in the war in the South Pacific, sailors and nurses put on a musical comedy show. The war gets closer and the saga of Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque becomes serious drama.
Who’s in it. South Pacific stars Rossano Brazzi as Emile De Becque, Mitzi Gaynor as Ensign Nellie Forbush, USN, John Kerr as Lt. Joseph Cable, USMC and Ray Walston as Luther Billis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, South Pacific has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch South Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of South Pacific tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch South Pacific (1958)?
- In US, South Pacific is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is South Pacific worth watching?
- South Pacific holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in South Pacific?
- South Pacific stars Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kerr, Ray Walston and Juanita Hall.
- When was South Pacific released?
- South Pacific was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.