The Lost Patrol (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1934, The Lost Patrol is an action and war film directed by John Ford, running about 73 minutes. “Blistering sun... blazing bullets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A World War I British Army patrol is crossing the Mesopotamian desert when their commanding officer, the only one who knows their destination, is killed by the bullet of unseen bandits. The patrol's sergeant keeps them heading north on the assumption that they will hit their brigade. They stop for the night at an oasis and awaken the next morning to find their horses stolen, their sentry dead, the oasis surrounded and survival difficult.
Who’s in it. The Lost Patrol stars Victor McLaglen as The Sergeant, Boris Karloff as Sanders, Wallace Ford as Morelli and Reginald Denny as Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Lost Patrol has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 The Lost Patrol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Patrol tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Patrol (1934)?
- In US, The Lost Patrol is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 The Lost Patrol worth watching?
- The Lost Patrol holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost Patrol?
- The Lost Patrol stars Victor McLaglen, Boris Karloff, Wallace Ford, Reginald Denny and J. M. Kerrigan.