The African Queen
1952, English. Directed by John Huston.
The greatest adventure a man ever lived… with a woman!
At the start of the First World War, in the middle of Africa’s nowhere, a gin soaked riverboat captain is persuaded by a strong-willed missionary to go down river and face-off a German warship.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The African Queen
The African Queen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 January 1952
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- James Agee, John Huston
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $11M
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What The African Queen is based on
The African Queen is based on The African Queen (1935) by C. S. Forester, published by Little, Brown and Company.
1935
The African Queen
By C. S. Forester
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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The African Queen: quick answers
Is The African Queen worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The African Queen?
The African Queen runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The African Queen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The African Queen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The African Queen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The African Queen is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The African Queen on?
The African Queen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The African Queen?
If you liked The African Queen, try King of Hearts, The Great Waldo Pepper, Shout at the Devil.
Who directed The African Queen?
The African Queen (1952) was directed by John Huston and stars Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley.
What is The African Queen based on?
The African Queen is based on The African Queen (1935) by C. S. Forester, published by Little, Brown and Company.