The African Queen
“The greatest adventure a man ever lived… with a woman!”
At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.
Where to watch The African Queen in United States
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Where is The African Queen streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Mometu | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About The African Queen
The African Queen is a 1952 English-language romance, adventure and drama film directed by John Huston. The cast is led by Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Mometu.
The African Queen was produced by Romulus Films and Horizon Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 7, 1952, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Huston
- Writers
- James Agee, John Huston
- Release date
- January 7, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Romulus Films, Horizon Pictures
The African Queen cast & crew
The African Queen was directed by John Huston and written by James Agee and John Huston.
The cast features Humphrey Bogart as Charlie Allnut, Katharine Hepburn as Rose Sayer, Robert Morley as The Brother, Peter Bull as Captain of Louisa, Theodore Bikel as First Officer, and Walter Gotell as Second Officer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Allan Gray, cinematography is by Jack Cardiff, and it was produced by Sam Spiegel and John Woolf.
Is The African Queen worth watching?
The African Queen holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,058 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed romance films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, adventure, and drama, The African Queen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The African Queen
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Cast of The African Queen
Humphrey Bogart
Charlie Allnut
Katharine Hepburn
Rose Sayer
Robert Morley
The Brother
Peter Bull
Captain of Louisa
Theodore Bikel
First Officer
Walter Gotell
Second Officer
Peter Swanwick
First Officer of Shona
Richard Marner
Second Officer of Shona
The African Queen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The African Queen in United States?
The African Queen is streaming on Mometu in United States.
▸Is The African Queen on Mometu?
Yes — The African Queen is currently available on Mometu in United States.
▸What language is The African Queen in?
The African Queen is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Swahili, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The African Queen?
The African Queen runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The African Queen rated?
The African Queen is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,058 ratings.
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