The 'Maggie' (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, The 'Maggie' is a comedy film directed by Alexander Mackendrick, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.
Who’s in it. The 'Maggie' stars Paul Douglas as Calvin B. Marshall, the American, Alex Mackenzie as Captain McTaggart, the Skipper, James Copeland as The Mate and Abe Barker as The Engineer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The 'Maggie' has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 'Maggie' page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 'Maggie' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 'Maggie' (1954)?
- In US, The 'Maggie' is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 'Maggie' worth watching?
- The 'Maggie' holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 'Maggie'?
- The 'Maggie' stars Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland, Abe Barker and Tommy Kearins.
- When was The 'Maggie' released?
- The 'Maggie' was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.