Lord Jim (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1965, Lord Jim is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 154 minutes. “Lord Jim blasts the screen with breathless adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being discredited as a coward, a 19th century seaman lives for only one purpose: to redeem himself.
Who’s in it. Lord Jim stars Peter O'Toole as Lord Jim, James Mason as Gentleman Brown, Curd Jürgens as Cornelius and Eli Wallach as The General, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lord Jim 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lord Jim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lord Jim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lord Jim (1965)?
- In US, Lord Jim 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 Lord Jim worth watching?
- Lord Jim holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lord Jim?
- Lord Jim stars Peter O'Toole, James Mason, Curd Jürgens, Eli Wallach and Paul Lukas.
- When was Lord Jim released?
- Lord Jim was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.