Captains Courageous

As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty"

19371h 55m7.4(196 votes)

AdventureDramaFamily

Synopsis

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, un…

Captains Courageous (1937) is a adventure, drama, and family film directed by Victor Fleming. It stars Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, and Lionel Barrymore. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 196 votes.

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Director

Victor Fleming

Cast

Freddie Bartholomew

Harvey Cheyne

Spencer Tracy

Manuel Fidello

Lionel Barrymore

Captain Disko Troop

Melvyn Douglas

Frank Burton Cheyne

Charley Grapewin

Uncle Salters

Mickey Rooney

Dan Troop

John Carradine

Long Jack

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Who stars in Captains Courageous?

Captains Courageous stars Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore, and Melvyn Douglas, and was directed by Victor Fleming.

How long is Captains Courageous?

Captains Courageous has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did Captains Courageous come out?

Captains Courageous was released in 1937.

What genre is Captains Courageous?

Captains Courageous is a adventure, drama, and family film.

Is Captains Courageous worth watching?

Captains Courageous holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.