The Roaring Forties (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1982, The Roaring Forties is an adventure film directed by Christian de Chalonge, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Julien is an electronics professional who is down on his luck when he decides to enter an international sailboat race. He is led astray from his original good intentions by a low-life press agent who convinces him it would be well worth his while to win the race by illegal maneuvering. As he sets off, flashbacks tell how he came to be on the sailboat; later he has long monologues -- several of them, and in-between he occasionally battles to stay afloat on an uncooperative sea.
Who’s in it. The Roaring Forties stars Jacques Perrin as Julien Dantec, Julie Christie as Catherine Dantec, Michel Serrault as Sébastien Barral and Gila von Weitershausen as Emilie Dubuisson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Roaring Forties 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 The Roaring Forties page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Roaring Forties 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 The Roaring Forties (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Roaring Forties change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Roaring Forties worth watching?
- The Roaring Forties holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Roaring Forties?
- The Roaring Forties stars Jacques Perrin, Julie Christie, Michel Serrault, Gila von Weitershausen and Heinz Weiss.
- When was The Roaring Forties released?
- The Roaring Forties was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.