Hudson's Bay (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1941, Hudson's Bay is an adventure and history film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 95 minutes. “A FABULOUS FIGURE WHO SAVED A NEW WORLD-FOR THE RULER WHO HAD ORDERED HIM HANGED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Highly fictionalized early history of Canada. Trapper/explorer Radisson imagines an empire around Hudson's Bay. He befriends the Indians, fights the French, and convinces King Charles II to sponsor an expedition of conquest.
Who’s in it. Hudson's Bay stars Paul Muni as Pierre Esprit Radisson, Gene Tierney as Barbara Hall, Laird Cregar as Gooseberry and John Sutton as Lord Edward Crewe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hudson's Bay has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hudson's Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hudson's Bay tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hudson's Bay (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hudson's Bay change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hudson's Bay worth watching?
- Hudson's Bay holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hudson's Bay?
- Hudson's Bay stars Paul Muni, Gene Tierney, Laird Cregar, John Sutton and Virginia Field.
- When was Hudson's Bay released?
- Hudson's Bay was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.