Movie

Strange Cargo

“M-G-M's Mighty Thrill-Romance for 1940 !”

★ 7.0(55)19401h 53m

Strange Cargo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch Strange Cargo

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Good to know

Director: Frank Borzage
Release date: 1940-03-01
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Strange Cargo — trailer

About Strange Cargo

Strange Cargo is a 1940 movie in the Drama, Romance and Adventure genres, directed by Frank Borzage, starring Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Ian Hunter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 55 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Strange Cargo in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

escapeconvict

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Strange Cargo in Canada?+

In Canada, Strange Cargo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Strange Cargo on Netflix?+

Strange Cargo is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Strange Cargo?+

Strange Cargo has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Strange Cargo?+

Strange Cargo stars Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Ian Hunter, Peter Lorre and Paul Lukas.

When did Strange Cargo come out?+

Strange Cargo is a 1940 movie directed by Frank Borzage.

What genre is Strange Cargo?+

Strange Cargo is Drama, Romance and Adventure film.

Who directed Strange Cargo?+

Strange Cargo was directed by Frank Borzage.