Trade Winds (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1938, Trade Winds is a comedy, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 93 minutes. “HE wanted her for MURDER SHE wanted him for LIFE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After committing a murder, Kay assumes a new identity and boards a ship. But, Kay is unaware that Sam, a skirt chasing detective, is following her and must outwit him to escape imprisonment.
Who’s in it. Trade Winds stars Fredric March as Sam Wye, Joan Bennett as Kay Kerrigan, Ralph Bellamy as Ben Blodgett and Ann Sothern as Jean Livingstone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Trade Winds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $964.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trade Winds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trade Winds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trade Winds (1938)?
- In US, Trade Winds is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Trade Winds worth watching?
- Trade Winds holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trade Winds?
- Trade Winds stars Fredric March, Joan Bennett, Ralph Bellamy, Ann Sothern and Sidney Blackmer.
- When was Trade Winds released?
- Trade Winds was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.