Captain Blood (1935)
Kernel Score: 80% · 258 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, History, Romance
Released: 1935-12-26
Runtime: 119 minutes
Where to watch Captain Blood
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Dr. Peter Blood, unjustly convicted of treason and exiled from England, becomes a notorious pirate.
Captain Blood parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic swashbuckler pirate adventure contains sword fights and sea battles typical of 1930s adventure films.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Sword fights, piracy, and sea battles drive the adventure plot, though stylized for its era.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — 87%
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- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) — 88%
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) — 79%
- The Mark of Zorro (1940) — 77%
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Director
Cast
- Errol Flynn as Dr. Peter Blood
- Olivia de Havilland as Arabella Bishop
- Lionel Atwill as Colonel Bishop
- Basil Rathbone as Levasseur
- Ross Alexander as Jeremy Pitt
- Guy Kibbee as Hagthorpe
- Henry Stephenson as Lord Willoughby
- Robert Barrat as Wolverstone
- Hobart Cavanaugh as Dr. Bronson
- Donald Meek as Dr. Whacker
Captain Blood FAQ
Is Captain Blood good?
Captain Blood has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 258 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Captain Blood?
In the US you can stream Captain Blood on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Captain Blood OK for kids?
Captain Blood is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic swashbuckler pirate adventure contains sword fights and sea battles typical of 1930s adventure films.
What movies are like Captain Blood?
If you liked Captain Blood, try Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and The Count of Monte Cristo.