Captains Courageous
“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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
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. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
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, Marc Connelly, Dale Van Every
- 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
Captains Courageous cast & crew
Captains Courageous was directed by Victor Fleming and written by John Lee Mahin, Marc Connelly, and Dale Van Every.
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 186 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.
How and where to watch Captains Courageous
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Cast of Captains Courageous
Freddie Bartholomew
Harvey Cheyne
Spencer Tracy
Manuel Fidello
Lionel Barrymore
Captain Disko Troop
Melvyn Douglas
Frank Burton Cheyne
Charley Grapewin
Uncle Salters
Mickey Rooney
Dan Troop
John Carradine
Long Jack
Oscar O'Shea
Captain Walt Cushman
Jack La Rue
Priest
Walter Kingsford
Dr. Finley
Donald Briggs
Tyler
Sam McDaniel
'Doc'
Captains Courageous — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Captains Courageous in United States?
Captains Courageous is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Captains Courageous on Hoopla?
Yes — Captains Courageous is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸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 186 ratings.
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