Christopher Columbus (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1949, Christopher Columbus is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by David MacDonald, running about 99 minutes. “The greatest adventure man ever lived!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.
Who’s in it. Christopher Columbus stars Fredric March as Christopher Columbus, Florence Eldridge as Queen Isabella, Francis L. Sullivan as Francisco de Bobadilla and Kathleen Ryan as Beatriz Enriquez de Arana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Christopher Columbus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christopher Columbus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christopher Columbus 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 Christopher Columbus (1949)?
- In US, Christopher Columbus is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Christopher Columbus worth watching?
- Christopher Columbus holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christopher Columbus?
- Christopher Columbus stars Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, Francis L. Sullivan, Kathleen Ryan and Derek Bond.
- When was Christopher Columbus released?
- Christopher Columbus was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.