Titanic (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, Titanic is an action, drama and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 98 minutes. “TITANIC in Emotion...in Spectacle...in Climax...in Cast!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unhappily married, Julia Sturges decides to go to America with her two children on the Titanic. Her husband, Richard also arranges passage on the luxury liner so as to have custody of their two children. All this fades to insignificance once the ship hits an iceberg.
Who’s in it. Titanic stars Clifton Webb as Richard Ward Sturges, Barbara Stanwyck as Julia Sturges, Robert Wagner as Gifford "Giff" Rogers and Audrey Dalton as Annette Sturges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Titanic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
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 Titanic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Titanic 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 Titanic (1953)?
- In US, Titanic 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 Titanic worth watching?
- Titanic holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Titanic?
- Titanic stars Clifton Webb, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton and Thelma Ritter.
- When was Titanic released?
- Titanic was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.