The Dove (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, The Dove is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Jarrott, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of a 16 year old (Robin Lee Graham, played by Joseph Bottoms) who aims to become the youngest person to sail around the world in a 23 foot sloop named "The Dove". On his journey he meets and falls in love with a young woman (Patti Ratteree, played by Deborah Raffin) who is also traveling around the world. The story follows Robin around the world to many beautiful locals, as he grows from a boy to a man, finds himself, and finds the love of his life.
Who’s in it. The Dove stars Joseph Bottoms as Robin Lee Graham, Deborah Raffin as Patti Ratteree, John McLiam as Lyle Graham and Dabney Coleman as Charles Huntley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Dove has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dove page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dove tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dove (1974)?
- In GB, The Dove is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dove worth watching?
- The Dove holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dove?
- The Dove stars Joseph Bottoms, Deborah Raffin, John McLiam, Dabney Coleman and John Anderson.
- When was The Dove released?
- The Dove was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.