Stormy Waters (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1941, Stormy Waters is an action, drama and romance film directed by Jean Grémillon, running about 91 minutes. “A tempestuous love story in the great French style...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A married tugboat captain falls for a woman he rescues from a sinking ship.
Who’s in it. Stormy Waters stars Jean Gabin as Le capitaine André Laurent, Madeleine Renaud as Yvonne Laurent, Michèle Morgan as Catherine and Fernand Ledoux as Le Bosco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Stormy Waters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stormy Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stormy Waters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stormy Waters (1941)?
- In US, Stormy Waters is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stormy Waters worth watching?
- Stormy Waters holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stormy Waters?
- Stormy Waters stars Jean Gabin, Madeleine Renaud, Michèle Morgan, Fernand Ledoux and Charles Blavette.
- When was Stormy Waters released?
- Stormy Waters was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
