The Navigator (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1924, The Navigator is an action, comedy and romance film directed by Donald Crisp, running about 65 minutes. “Hurry! Hurry! Throw out the "laff" line!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas.
Who’s in it. The Navigator stars Buster Keaton as Rollo Treadway, Kathryn McGuire as Betsy O'Brien, Frederick Vroom as John O'Brien and Clarence Burton as Spy (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Navigator has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox Live 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 The Navigator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Navigator tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Navigator (1924)?
- In US, The Navigator is available to stream on FilmBox Live 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 The Navigator worth watching?
- The Navigator holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Navigator?
- The Navigator stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Frederick Vroom, Clarence Burton and H.N. Clugston.
- When was The Navigator released?
- The Navigator was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.