Captain Blood (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1935, Captain Blood is an action, adventure, romance and history film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 119 minutes. “A million dollars worth of adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Peter Blood, unjustly convicted of treason and exiled from England, becomes a notorious pirate.
Who’s in it. Captain Blood stars Errol Flynn as Dr. Peter Blood, Olivia de Havilland as Arabella Bishop, Lionel Atwill as Colonel Bishop and Basil Rathbone as Levasseur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Captain Blood has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Captain Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Blood 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 Captain Blood (1935)?
- In US, Captain Blood 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 Captain Blood worth watching?
- Captain Blood holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captain Blood?
- Captain Blood stars Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Lionel Atwill, Basil Rathbone and Ross Alexander.
- When was Captain Blood released?
- Captain Blood was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.