Caribbean (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1952, Caribbean is an adventure film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Francis Barclay, a former member of the British Admiralty, who was captured in the early 1700s, and sold into slavery, by Andrew McAllister, and forced into piracy, enlists the aid of Dick Lindsay, to help him invade MacAllister's fortified island. The latter falls in love with MacAllister's daughter,Christine.
Who’s in it. Caribbean stars John Payne as Dick Lindsay / Robert McAllister, Arlene Dahl as Christine Barclay McAllister, Cedric Hardwicke as Captain Francis Barclay and Clarence Muse as Quashy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Caribbean has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1 at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caribbean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caribbean 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 Caribbean (1952)?
- In GB, Caribbean is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Caribbean worth watching?
- Caribbean holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caribbean?
- Caribbean stars John Payne, Arlene Dahl, Cedric Hardwicke, Clarence Muse and Francis L. Sullivan.
- When was Caribbean released?
- Caribbean was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
