The 'Maggie'
1954, English. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The 'Maggie'
The 'Maggie' isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Alexander MackendrickDirector
- Paul DouglasCalvin B. Marshall, the American
- Alex MackenzieCaptain McTaggart, the Skipper
- James CopelandThe Mate
- Abe BarkerThe Engineer
- Tommy KearinsDoogie, the Wee Boy
- Hubert GreggPusey
- Geoffrey KeenCampbell
- Dorothy AlisonMiss Peters
- Andrew KeirThe Reporter
- Meg BuchananSarah
- Mark DignamThe Laird
- Jameson ClarkDirty Dan
Details
- Released
- 25 February 1954
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alexander Mackendrick, William Rose
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The 'Maggie': quick answers
Is The 'Maggie' worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 'Maggie'?
The 'Maggie' runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The 'Maggie' have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 'Maggie'. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 'Maggie' parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The 'Maggie' yet.
Which OTT platform is The 'Maggie' on?
The 'Maggie' 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 'Maggie'?
If you liked The 'Maggie', try A Castle for Christmas, Whisky Galore!, Saps at Sea.
Who directed The 'Maggie'?
The 'Maggie' (1954) was directed by Alexander Mackendrick and stars Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland.