Captain January

1936, English. Directed by David Butler.

A classic of childish heartache, courage, and laughter!

A little girl named Star lives with a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when her parents drowned. A truant officer decides she should go to boarding school, but she's rescued by relatives.

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Runtime: 1h 17m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: G

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Released: 17 April 1936
Country: United States of America
Written by: Laura E. Richards, Sam Hellman, Gladys Lehman

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Captain January runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).

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Captain January parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Captain January is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Captain January on?

Captain January isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

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Who directed Captain January?

Captain January (1936) was directed by David Butler and stars Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville.