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Captains Courageous

1937 · Movie · G · 115 min · ★ 7.4 · 88% critics

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A spoiled rich boy falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Unable to buy his way back, he’s offered work and gradually learns respect and responsibility by living and working alongside the crew.

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Details
Years
1937
Release date
1937-06-25
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
115 min
Critic score
88/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (186 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this classic, tear-jerking “spoiled kid learns humility” story with a tough crew and a warm mentor vibe; Not for you if you dislike heavy sentimentality or want a purely light, breezy adventure like Bambi or Bridge to Terabithia.

Pros: heartfelt coming-of-age; strong ensemble; sea adventure atmosphere | Cons: some sentimentality; uneven performances; mixed feelings about ending

Themes

  • fishing
  • fisherman
  • spoiled child
  • coming of age
  • fishing boat
  • ice cream parlor
  • schooner
  • accident
  • trawler
  • portuguese fisherman

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1938
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1938 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 1938 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1938 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1938 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Victor Fleming