Donovan's Reef (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1963, Donovan's Reef is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by John Ford, running about 109 minutes. “Gangway...For This Years BIG Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her great aunt's death, a high-society woman arrives on a Hawaiian island in search of the heir - the father she has never met.
Who’s in it. Donovan's Reef stars John Wayne as Michael "Guns" Donovan, Elizabeth Allen as Ameilia Dedham, Lee Marvin as Thomas "Boats" Gilhooley and Cesar Romero as Andre de Lage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Donovan's Reef has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
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 Donovan's Reef page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donovan's Reef tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donovan's Reef (1963)?
- In US, Donovan's Reef 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 Donovan's Reef worth watching?
- Donovan's Reef holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Donovan's Reef?
- Donovan's Reef stars John Wayne, Elizabeth Allen, Lee Marvin, Cesar Romero and Mike Mazurki.
- When was Donovan's Reef released?
- Donovan's Reef was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.