The Flood (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1931, The Flood is a drama, romance and thriller film directed by James Tinling, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. The story centers on a sordid love triangle involving a woman and two men. Their personal tensions and romantic complications reach a breaking point just as the local infrastructure fails. The climax of the film occurs when a massive dam bursts, unleashing a catastrophic flood. This disaster serves as the ultimate resolution for the characters' interpersonal struggles, forcing a conclusion to their conflicting relationships through the life-and-death stakes of the inundation.
Who’s in it. The Flood stars Eleanor Boardman as Joan Marshall, Monte Blue as David Bruce, Frank Sheridan as David Bruce Sr. and David Newell as Randolph Bannister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Flood 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 The Flood page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flood (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flood worth watching?
- The Flood holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Flood?
- The Flood stars Eleanor Boardman, Monte Blue, Frank Sheridan, David Newell and William V. Mong.
- When was The Flood released?
- The Flood was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.