The Buccaneer (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1938, The Buccaneer is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 126 minutes. “The greatest adventure romance in Cecil B De Mille's glorious gallery of screen triumphs!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. French pirate Jean Lafitte rescues a girl and joins the War of 1812.
Who’s in it. The Buccaneer stars Fredric March as Jean Lafitte, Franziska Gaal as Gretchen, Akim Tamiroff as Dominique You and Margot Grahame as Annette de Remy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Buccaneer 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Buccaneer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Buccaneer 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 Buccaneer (1938)?
- In US, The Buccaneer is available to 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 Buccaneer worth watching?
- The Buccaneer holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Buccaneer?
- The Buccaneer stars Fredric March, Franziska Gaal, Akim Tamiroff, Margot Grahame and Walter Brennan.
- When was The Buccaneer released?
- The Buccaneer was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.