Cloudburst (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1951, Cloudburst is a thriller and mystery film directed by Francis Searle, running about 83 minutes. “He had murdered once! NOW he was ready to strike again... and no one could catch him but HIMSELF!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Canadian World War II veteran John Graham works in London as a code breaker. Tragedy strikes when his pregnant wife, Carol, is accidentally run over by two crooks who are speeding away from the scene of a murder. Haunted, grieving, and thirsting for revenge, Graham sets out to find the two fugitive murderers.
Who’s in it. Cloudburst stars Robert Preston as John Graham, Elizabeth Sellars as Carol Graham, Colin Tapley as Inspector Davis and Sheila Burrell as Lorna Dawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Cloudburst has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cloudburst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cloudburst tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cloudburst (1951)?
- In US, Cloudburst is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cloudburst worth watching?
- Cloudburst holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cloudburst?
- Cloudburst stars Robert Preston, Elizabeth Sellars, Colin Tapley, Sheila Burrell and Harold Lang.
- When was Cloudburst released?
- Cloudburst was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.