Where can I watch The Long Ships (1964)?

In US, The Long Ships 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 Long Ships worth watching?

The Long Ships holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Long Ships?

The Long Ships stars Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, Russ Tamblyn, Rosanna Schiaffino and Oskar Homolka.

When was The Long Ships released?

The Long Ships was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.

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The Long Ships (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1964, The Long Ships is a drama and adventure film directed by Jack Cardiff, running about 126 minutes. “The Viking adventurers who challenged the seas... and conquered the world!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Moorish ruler El Mansuh is determined to locate a massive bell made of gold known as the "Mother of Voices." Viking explorer Rolfe also becomes intent on finding the mythical treasure, and sails with his crew from Scandinavia to Africa to track it down. Reluctantly working together, El Mansuh and Rolfe, along with their men, embark on a quest for the prized object, but only one leader will be able to claim the bell as his own — if it even exists at all.

Who’s in it. The Long Ships stars Richard Widmark as Rolfe, Sidney Poitier as Aly Mansuh, Russ Tamblyn as Orm and Rosanna Schiaffino as Aminah, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Long Ships 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 Long Ships page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Long Ships tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Long Ships (1964)?: In US, The Long Ships 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 Long Ships worth watching?: The Long Ships holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Long Ships?: The Long Ships stars Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, Russ Tamblyn, Rosanna Schiaffino and Oskar Homolka.
When was The Long Ships released?: The Long Ships was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.