Waterloo Bridge (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1931, Waterloo Bridge is a drama, war and romance film directed by James Whale, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In World War I London, Myra is an American out-of-work chorus girl making ends meet by picking up men on Waterloo Bridge. During a Zeppelin air raid she meets Roy, a naive young American who enlisted in the Canadian army. After they fall for each other, Roy tricks Myra into visiting his family, who live in a country estate outside London, his mother having remarried to a retired British Major. Myra is reluctant to continue the relationship with Roy, he not aware of her past.
Who’s in it. Waterloo Bridge stars Mae Clarke as Myra Deauville, Douglass Montgomery as Roy Cronin (as Kent Douglass), Doris Lloyd as Kitty and Ethel Griffies as Mrs. Hobley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Waterloo Bridge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterloo Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterloo Bridge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterloo Bridge (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waterloo Bridge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waterloo Bridge worth watching?
- Waterloo Bridge holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waterloo Bridge?
- Waterloo Bridge stars Mae Clarke, Douglass Montgomery, Doris Lloyd, Ethel Griffies and Frederick Kerr.
- When was Waterloo Bridge released?
- Waterloo Bridge was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.