Captains Courageous (1937): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Captains Courageous is a 1937 adventure drama directed by Victor Fleming, starring John Carradine, Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy. It is partly based on Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling and John Seelye. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Captains Courageous About?
The premise of Captains Courageous without spoilers, adapted from Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling and John Seelye. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Spoiled and entitled Harvey Cheyne Jr. learns a harsh lesson after falling overboard during a lavish cruise. He’s rescued by the weathered Captain Matthew Troop and finds himself working aboard Troop’s fishing boat. Stripped of his privilege, Harvey experiences the realities of hard work and the value of perseverance, forging an unlikely bond with the captain and his crew as he matures and gains a newfound respect for those less fortunate.
Captains Courageous Cast
John Carradine leads the cast, with Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy. Directed by Victor Fleming; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Victor Fleming
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Captains Courageous Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Captains Courageous 81 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 74% User score
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Captains Courageous Plot Summary
What happens in Captains Courageous from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harvey Cheyne Jr., the indulged son of a California railroad tycoon, unexpectedly finds himself in a dire situation when he falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship, plunging into the merciless waters off the coast of Newfoundland. Fortunately, he is rescued by the crew of a steadfast fishing schooner named We’re Here. However, upon his arrival, he faces skepticism and resistance from the seasoned crew as he tries to convince them to expedite his return to California. The captain, Disko Troop, a tough old sailor with little patience for spoiled brats, brings Harvey on board, but not without delivering a stern warning that involves a potential bloody nose.
Full summary
The whole story of Captains Courageous, scene by scene
Captains Courageous Awards & Nominations
Captains Courageous won 1 Oscar, including Actor.
1 win4 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1938 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Actor – Spencer Tracy
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Outstanding Production
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay)
Captains Courageous Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS 1937
- Featurette Larry Karaszewski on Captain's Courageous
How Well Do You Know Captains Courageous?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Captains Courageous Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Capitanes intrépidos” and “Seeteufel”.
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- Capitanes intrépidos
- Seeteufel
- Moedige kapiteins
- Храбрите капитани
- Marujo Intrépido
- Havets helte
- Meren urhoja
- Daimones ton kymaton
- A bátrak kapitánya
- De stormduivels
- Bohaterowie morza
- Capitaines courageux
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- Manuel, der Fischer
- Fischerjungs
- Havets hjältar
- Capitani coraggiosi
- Manuel
- Lobos do Mar
- Отважные капитаны
- 굿바이 마이 라이프
- A bátrak kapitánya - Tengeri titánok
- 怒海余生
- Відважні Капітани
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Captains Courageous FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Captains Courageous, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Captains Courageous released?
Captains Courageous was released on June 25, 1937.
Who directed Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous was directed by Victor Fleming.
More films by Victor Fleming Who is in the cast of Captains Courageous?
Captains Courageous stars John Carradine, Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy, among 10 credited actors.
How is Captains Courageous rated?
Captains Courageous has 81 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is Captains Courageous based on a book?
Yes. Captains Courageous is partly adapted from Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling and John Seelye.
What awards did Captains Courageous win?
Captains Courageous won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Actor at the Oscars 1938.
Does Captains Courageous have a post-credit scene?
No. Captains Courageous has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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