Sinbad the Sailor (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, Sinbad the Sailor is an adventure film directed by Richard Wallace, running about 116 minutes. “BRAVE in Adventure! BOLD in Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Daredevil sailor Sinbad embarks on a voyage across the Seven Seas to find the lost riches of Alexander the Great. His first stop is the port of Basra, where his ship is seized and scheduled for auction. In his attempt to win it back, he befriends beautiful concubine Shireen. But when her master, the nefarious Emir, calls her back to duty, Sinbad must interrupt his adventure to save the "Jewel of Persia."
Who’s in it. Sinbad the Sailor stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Sinbad, Maureen O'Hara as Shireen, Walter Slezak as Melik and Anthony Quinn as Emir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sinbad the Sailor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sinbad the Sailor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sinbad the Sailor tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sinbad the Sailor (1947)?
- In US, Sinbad the Sailor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sinbad the Sailor worth watching?
- Sinbad the Sailor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sinbad the Sailor?
- Sinbad the Sailor stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak, Anthony Quinn and George Tobias.
- When was Sinbad the Sailor released?
- Sinbad the Sailor was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.