Donovan's Reef
1963, English. Directed by John Ford.
Gangway...For This Year's BIG Adventure!
After her great aunt's death, a high-society woman arrives on a Hawaiian island in search of the heir - the father she has never met.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 164 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- John WayneMichael "Guns" Donovan
- Elizabeth AllenAmeilia Dedham
- Lee MarvinThomas "Boats" Gilhooley
- Cesar RomeroAndre de Lage
- Mike MazurkiMonk Menkowicz
- Jack WardenWilliam Dedham
- Jacqueline MaloufLelani Dedham
- Cherylene LeeSarah "Sally" Dedham
- Jeffrey ByronLuki Dedham
- Dorothy LamourMiss Lafleur
- Marcel DalioFather Cluzeot
- Dick ForanSean O'Brien
Details
- Released
- 12 June 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Edward Grant, Edmund Beloin, Frank S. Nugent
- Budget
- $2.7M
- Box office
- $6.6M
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Donovan's Reef: quick answers
Is Donovan's Reef worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 164 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Donovan's Reef?
Donovan's Reef runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Donovan's Reef have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Donovan's Reef. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Donovan's Reef parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Donovan's Reef is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Donovan's Reef on?
Donovan's Reef isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Donovan's Reef?
If you liked Donovan's Reef, try Six Days Seven Nights, Fool's Gold, Blue Hawaii.
Who directed Donovan's Reef?
Donovan's Reef (1963) was directed by John Ford and stars John Wayne, Elizabeth Allen, Lee Marvin.