Frenchman's Creek (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1944, Frenchman's Creek is an adventure and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 112 minutes. “In her elegant world...a lady of ice...in his world of adventure...a woman of fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English lady falls in love with a French pirate after he kidnaps her from her ancestral home on the coast of Cornwall and sweeps her off her feet into a world of adventure.
Who’s in it. Frenchman's Creek stars Joan Fontaine as Dona St. Columb, Arturo de Córdova as Jean Benoit Aubrey, Basil Rathbone as Lord Rockingham and Nigel Bruce as Lord Godolphin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Frenchman's Creek has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frenchman's Creek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frenchman's Creek tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frenchman's Creek (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frenchman's Creek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frenchman's Creek worth watching?
- Frenchman's Creek holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frenchman's Creek?
- Frenchman's Creek stars Joan Fontaine, Arturo de Córdova, Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Cecil Kellaway.
- When was Frenchman's Creek released?
- Frenchman's Creek was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.