Red Ensign (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1934, Red Ensign is a drama film directed by Michael Powell, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. David Barr is the manager and chief designer of a British shipyard in decline. The shipyard is in financial trouble but Barr has a design for a new ship that will save them all. Can he get the ship built in spite of the opposition from his own bankers as well as the rival shipbuilders and their infiltrated militants.
Who’s in it. Red Ensign stars Leslie Banks as David Barr, Carol Goodner as June MacKinnon, Frank Vosper as Lord Dean and Alfred Drayton as Manning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Red Ensign has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Ensign page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Ensign tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Ensign (1934)?
- In US, Red Ensign is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Ensign worth watching?
- Red Ensign holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Ensign?
- Red Ensign stars Leslie Banks, Carol Goodner, Frank Vosper, Alfred Drayton and Campbell Gullan.
- When was Red Ensign released?
- Red Ensign was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.