Movie

Captains Courageous

“As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty"”

★ 7.4(186)19371h 55m

Captains Courageous is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Victor Fleming
Release date: 1937-06-25
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Portuguese
Budget: $1,645,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Captains Courageous — trailer

About Captains Courageous

Captains Courageous is a 1937 movie in the Adventure, Drama and Family genres, directed by Victor Fleming, starring Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy and Lionel Barrymore. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 186 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Captains Courageous in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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'

Themes & keywords

fishingfishermanspoiled childcoming of agefishing boatice cream parlorschooneraccidenttrawlerportuguese fisherman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Captains Courageous in United States?+

In United States, Captains Courageous is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Captains Courageous on Netflix?+

Captains Courageous is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Captains Courageous?+

Captains Courageous has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Captains Courageous?+

Captains Courageous stars Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore, Melvyn Douglas and Charley Grapewin.

When did Captains Courageous come out?+

Captains Courageous is a 1937 movie directed by Victor Fleming.

What genre is Captains Courageous?+

Captains Courageous is Adventure, Drama and Family film.

Who directed Captains Courageous?+

Captains Courageous was directed by Victor Fleming.