The Puritan (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, The Puritan is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Jeff Musso, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A religious fanatic finds his entire life and philosophy turned upside-down as he falls in love with a girl and kills her in a jealous rage. His search is for peace of mind and a desire to justify the murder of the girl to himself. His mind becomes distraught as he gropes trying to rationalize his deed and his world falls apart around him. A police inspector patiently and tirelessly stays on Barrault's trail, without putting him under arrest, though convinced he is the murderer, and waiting for the moment when he feels Barrault will break under the strain of his own religious fanaticism (IMDb).
Who’s in it. The Puritan stars Pierre Fresnay as Le commissaire Lavan, Jean-Louis Barrault as Francis Ferriter, Viviane Romance as Molly and Louis-Jacques Boucot as Monsieur Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Puritan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Puritan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Puritan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Puritan (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Puritan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Puritan worth watching?
- The Puritan holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Puritan?
- The Puritan stars Pierre Fresnay, Jean-Louis Barrault, Viviane Romance, Louis-Jacques Boucot and Mady Berry.
- When was The Puritan released?
- The Puritan was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.