Shore Leave (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1925, Shore Leave is a comedy film directed by John S. Robertson, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. "Bilge" Smith (Richard Barthelmess), a tough sailor, meets Connie Martin (Dorothy Mackaill), a seamstress in a small harbor who has never had a boyfriend. Connie is instantly smitten. She invites Smith to dinner, where he dances with her and gives her a kiss. Connie has a hard time letting him go, and makes him promise that he will come back.
Who’s in it. Shore Leave stars Richard Barthelmess as D.X. (Bilge) Smith, Dorothy Mackaill as Connie Martin, Ted McNamara as Bat Smith and Nick Long as Capt. Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shore Leave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shore Leave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shore Leave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shore Leave (1925)?
- In US, Shore Leave is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shore Leave worth watching?
- Shore Leave holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shore Leave?
- Shore Leave stars Richard Barthelmess, Dorothy Mackaill, Ted McNamara, Nick Long and Marie Shotwell.
- When was Shore Leave released?
- Shore Leave was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.