Outward Bound
1930, English. Directed by Robert Milton.
A group of strangers find themselves aboard an unmanned ship, surrounded by fog and uncertain of their destination. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group of passengers discover a commonality that changes their perception of the nature of their journey. The film was later remade, with some changes, as Between Two Worlds (1944).
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Outward Bound is streaming on TCM in India.
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- Released
- 17 September 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Grubb Alexander
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What Outward Bound is based on
Outward Bound is based on Outward Bound by Sutton Vane.
Outward Bound
By Sutton Vane
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Outward Bound runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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Outward Bound is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Outward Bound?
If you liked Outward Bound, try Hereafter, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Nine Days.
Who directed Outward Bound?
Outward Bound (1930) was directed by Robert Milton and stars Leslie Howard, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Beryl Mercer.
What is Outward Bound based on?
Outward Bound is based on Outward Bound by Sutton Vane.