

Strange Cargo
“M-G-M's Mighty Thrill-Romance for 1940 !”
Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.
Where to watch Strange Cargo in India
Can I watch Strange Cargo in India? Strange Cargo isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Click a service to open Strange Cargo there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Strange Cargo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Strange Cargo
Strange Cargo is a 1940 English-language drama, romance and adventure film directed by Frank Borzage. The cast is led by Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Strange Cargo was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on March 1, 1940, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Writers
- Lawrence Hazard, George Oppenheimer, Lesser Samuels
- Release date
- March 1, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Strange Cargo cast & crew
Strange Cargo was directed by Frank Borzage and written by Lawrence Hazard, George Oppenheimer, and Lesser Samuels.
The cast features Joan Crawford as Julie, Clark Gable as André Verne, Ian Hunter as Cambreau, Peter Lorre as M'sieu Pig, Paul Lukas as Hessler, and Albert Dekker as Moll.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Robert H. Planck, and it was produced by Frank Borzage and Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Is Strange Cargo worth watching?
Strange Cargo holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 56 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and adventure, Strange Cargo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Strange Cargo
Strange Cargo isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Strange Cargo

Joan Crawford
Julie

Clark Gable
André Verne

Ian Hunter
Cambreau

Peter Lorre
M'sieu Pig

Paul Lukas
Hessler

Albert Dekker
Moll

J. Edward Bromberg
Flaubert

Eduardo Ciannelli
Telez

John Arledge
Dufond

Frederick Worlock
Grideau, the Prison Head

Bernard Nedell
Marfeu

Victor Varconi
Fisherman
Strange Cargo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Strange Cargo in India?
Strange Cargo is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Strange Cargo in the US?
Strange Cargo isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Strange Cargo in?
Strange Cargo is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Strange Cargo?
Strange Cargo runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Strange Cargo rated?
Strange Cargo is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 56 ratings.











