Captain Kidd (1945): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1945, Captain Kidd is an acción, drama, aventura and historia film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 89 minutes. “Swashbuckling Adventure of the PRINCE of PIRATES!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the king. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.

Who’s in it. Captain Kidd stars Charles Laughton as Captain Kidd, Randolph Scott as Adam Mercy / Adam Blayne, Barbara Britton as Lady Anne Dunstan and Reginald Owen as Cary Shadwell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Captain Kidd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Kidd page.

If you liked it. Fans of Captain Kidd tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.