Captains Courageous
1937, English. Directed by Victor Fleming.
As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty"
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Victor FlemingDirector
- Freddie BartholomewHarvey Cheyne
- Spencer TracyManuel Fidello
- Lionel BarrymoreCaptain Disko Troop
- Melvyn DouglasFrank Burton Cheyne
- Charley GrapewinUncle Salters
- Mickey RooneyDan Troop
- John CarradineLong Jack
- Oscar O'SheaCaptain Walt Cushman
- Jack La RuePriest
- Walter KingsfordDr. Finley
- Donald BriggsTyler
- Sam McDaniel'Doc'
Details
- Released
- 25 June 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dale Van Every, John Lee Mahin, Marc Connelly
- Budget
- $1.6M
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What Captains Courageous is based on
Captains Courageous is based on Captains Courageous (1897).
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Captains Courageous: quick answers
Is Captains Courageous worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 198 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Captains Courageous have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Captains Courageous. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Captains Courageous parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Captains Courageous is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Captains Courageous on?
Captains Courageous isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Captains Courageous?
If you liked Captains Courageous, try Blue Miracle, The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet, The Greening of Whitney Brown.
Who directed Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous (1937) was directed by Victor Fleming and stars Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore.
What is Captains Courageous based on?
Captains Courageous is based on Captains Courageous (1897).