The Storm (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1930, The Storm is a drama, adventure and western film directed by William Wyler, running about 80 minutes. “Two men marooned in a snowbound cabin with a beautiful girl...one man rugged, strong, silent...the other used to the gayeity of the city...the girl a fiery daughter of the wilderness...A stor” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Burr and Dave, two close friends who have backed each other up in countless difficulties, are torn apart by the arrival of a woman, Manette, who becomes stranded with them in their cabin during a raging blizzard.
Who’s in it. The Storm stars Lupe Vélez as Manette Fachard, Paul Cavanagh as Dave Stewart, William 'Stage' Boyd as Burr Winton and Alphonse Ethier as Jacques Fachard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Storm has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Storm (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Storm worth watching?
- The Storm holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Storm?
- The Storm stars Lupe Vélez, Paul Cavanagh, William 'Stage' Boyd, Alphonse Ethier and Ernie Adams.
- When was The Storm released?
- The Storm was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.