The Four Feathers (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, The Four Feathers is a drama, adventure, war and romance film directed by Zoltan Korda, running about 129 minutes. “They made him a hero by branding him a coward... the story of a man who conquered fear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disgraced officer risks his life to help his childhood friends in battle.
Who’s in it. The Four Feathers stars John Clements as Harry Faversham, Ralph Richardson as John Durrance, C. Aubrey Smith as General Burroughs and June Duprez as Ethne Burroughs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Four Feathers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Four Feathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Four Feathers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Four Feathers (1939)?
- In US, The Four Feathers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Four Feathers worth watching?
- The Four Feathers holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Four Feathers?
- The Four Feathers stars John Clements, Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, June Duprez and Allan Jeayes.
- When was The Four Feathers released?
- The Four Feathers was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.