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Captains Courageous

1937·Movie·G·115 min·★ 7.4(200)

“As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty"”

Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.

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About Captains Courageous

Captains Courageous is a 1937 English-language adventure, drama and family film directed by Victor Fleming. The cast is led by Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings.

Captains Courageous was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on June 25, 1937, and carries a G certification.

Director
Victor Fleming
Writers
John Lee Mahin, Dale Van Every, Marc Connelly
Release date
June 25, 1937
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Captains Courageous cast & crew

Captains Courageous was directed by Victor Fleming and written by John Lee Mahin, Dale Van Every, and Marc Connelly.

The cast features Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey Cheyne, Spencer Tracy as Manuel Fidello, Lionel Barrymore as Captain Disko Troop, Melvyn Douglas as Frank Burton Cheyne, Charley Grapewin as Uncle Salters, and Mickey Rooney as Dan Troop.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Harold Rosson, and it was produced by Louis D. Lighton.

Is Captains Courageous worth watching?

Captains Courageous holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 200 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, drama, and family, Captains Courageous is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Captains Courageous

Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

Harvey Cheyne

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Manuel Fidello

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Captain Disko Troop

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Frank Burton Cheyne

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Uncle Salters

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Dan Troop

John Carradine

John Carradine

Long Jack

Oscar O'Shea

Oscar O'Shea

Captain Walt Cushman

Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

Priest

Walter Kingsford

Walter Kingsford

Dr. Finley

Donald Briggs

Donald Briggs

Tyler

Sam McDaniel

Sam McDaniel

'Doc'

Captains Courageous — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Captains Courageous in India?

Captains Courageous is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch Captains Courageous in the US?

In the US, Captains Courageous is streaming on Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Captains Courageous in the UK?

Captains Courageous isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸What language is Captains Courageous in?

Captains Courageous is originally in English, with audio tracks including Portuguese, Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Captains Courageous?

Captains Courageous runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

▸What is Captains Courageous rated?

Captains Courageous is rated G. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 200 ratings.

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