The World in His Arms (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, The World in His Arms is an action, adventure, romance and history film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 104 minutes. “A salty sea captain, a beautiful Russian countess, and the love that would span an ocean.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boisterous sea captain in the Pacific Coast, circa 1850, has a plan to buy Alaska from the Russians… if they don’t kill him first.
Who’s in it. The World in His Arms stars Gregory Peck as Captain Jonathan Clark, Ann Blyth as Countess Marina Selanova, Anthony Quinn as Portugee and John McIntire as Deacon Greathouse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The World in His Arms has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World in His Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World in His Arms 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 World in His Arms (1952)?
- In US, The World in His Arms is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The World in His Arms worth watching?
- The World in His Arms holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The World in His Arms?
- The World in His Arms stars Gregory Peck, Ann Blyth, Anthony Quinn, John McIntire and Carl Esmond.
- When was The World in His Arms released?
- The World in His Arms was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.