The Manxman (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1929, The Manxman is a drama and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 100 minutes. “The screen's supreme masterpiece!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fisherman and a rising lawyer who grew up together as brothers fall in love with the same woman.
Who’s in it. The Manxman stars Carl Brisson as Pete Quilliam, Malcolm Keen as Philip Christian, Anny Ondra as Kate Cregeen and Randle Ayrton as Caesar Cregeen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Manxman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Manxman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Manxman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Manxman (1929)?
- In US, The Manxman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Manxman worth watching?
- The Manxman holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Manxman?
- The Manxman stars Carl Brisson, Malcolm Keen, Anny Ondra, Randle Ayrton and Clare Greet.
- When was The Manxman released?
- The Manxman was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.