Captain January (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1936, Captain January is a comedy and family film directed by David Butler, running about 77 minutes. “A classic of childish heartache, courage, and laughter!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A little girl named Star lives with a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when her parents drowned. A truant officer decides she should go to boarding school but she's rescued by relatives.
Who’s in it. Captain January stars Shirley Temple as Helen 'Star' Mason, Guy Kibbee as Captain January, Slim Summerville as Captain Nazro and Buddy Ebsen as Paul Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Captain January has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and 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 Captain January page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain January tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain January (1936)?
- In US, Captain January is available to stream on FlixFling, and 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 Captain January worth watching?
- Captain January holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captain January?
- Captain January stars Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville, Buddy Ebsen and Sara Haden.
- When was Captain January released?
- Captain January was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.