Transatlantic (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1931, Transatlantic is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by William K. Howard, running about 78 minutes. “A storm of Love! Hate! Murder! Retribution!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a luxurious ocean liner makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean, the audience is made privy to the travails of several of its passengers. Edmund Lowe heads the cast as Monty Greer, a suave gambler who falls in love with Judy, the daughter of immigrant lens grinder Rudolph Kramer. In trying to recover some valuable securities stolen from banker Henry Graham, Greer finds himself in the middle of a fierce gun battle in the ship's engine room. Meanwhile, Graham, who has been cheating on his wife Kay with sexy dancer Sigrid Carline, is murdered by person or persons unknown.
Who’s in it. Transatlantic stars Edmund Lowe as Monty Greer, Lois Moran as Judy Kramer, John Halliday as Henry D. Graham and Greta Nissen as Sigrid Carline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Transatlantic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transatlantic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transatlantic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transatlantic (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Transatlantic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Transatlantic worth watching?
- Transatlantic holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transatlantic?
- Transatlantic stars Edmund Lowe, Lois Moran, John Halliday, Greta Nissen and Myrna Loy.
- When was Transatlantic released?
- Transatlantic was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.