The Captain's Table (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1959, The Captain's Table is a comedy film directed by Jack Lee, running about 90 minutes. “Another Hilarious Comedy From the Author of the Notorious "Doctor in the House" Series!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is less prepared for the social duties his new position involves, not least the way he in which becomes the target for all the unattached women on board.
Who’s in it. The Captain's Table stars John Gregson as Capt. Albert Ebbs, Peggy Cummins as Mrs. Judd, Donald Sinden as Shawe-Wilson and Maurice Denham as Major Broster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Captain's Table has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Captain's Table page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captain's Table tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain's Table (1959)?
- In US, The Captain's Table is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Captain's Table worth watching?
- The Captain's Table holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Captain's Table?
- The Captain's Table stars John Gregson, Peggy Cummins, Donald Sinden, Maurice Denham and Richard Wattis.
- When was The Captain's Table released?
- The Captain's Table was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.