The Beachcomber (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1954, The Beachcomber is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Muriel Box, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Gray is the new Resident in Charge of the Welcome Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Islands are full of life, but the only other Europeans are the "sanctimonious, psalm-singing" brother-sister missionary team of Martha and Owen Jordans, and the Honourable Ted - a hard-drinking, womanizing social outcast whose English family pays him to stay away. Martha and Ted become an unlikely team when cholera threatens the islands and they must do their best to stop its spread.
Who’s in it. The Beachcomber stars Glynis Johns as Martha Jones, Robert Newton as Ted Wilson, Donald Sinden as Ewart Gray and Paul Rogers as Re. Owen Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Beachcomber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beachcomber page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beachcomber tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beachcomber (1954)?
- In US, The Beachcomber is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beachcomber worth watching?
- The Beachcomber holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beachcomber?
- The Beachcomber stars Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden, Paul Rogers and Donald Pleasence.
- When was The Beachcomber released?
- The Beachcomber was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.