The Cock-Eyed World (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1929, The Cock-Eyed World is a comedy and music film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Marines are sent to South Sea island where they fight over a local island girl.
Who’s in it. The Cock-Eyed World stars Victor McLaglen as Top Sergeant Flagg, Edmund Lowe as Sgt. Harry Quirt, Lili Damita as Mariana Elenita and Leila Karnelly as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Cock-Eyed World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cock-Eyed World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cock-Eyed World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cock-Eyed World (1929)?
- In US, The Cock-Eyed World is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cock-Eyed World worth watching?
- The Cock-Eyed World holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cock-Eyed World?
- The Cock-Eyed World stars Victor McLaglen, Edmund Lowe, Lili Damita, Leila Karnelly and El Brendel.
- When was The Cock-Eyed World released?
- The Cock-Eyed World was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.