Casablanca (1943)
Kernel Score: 90% · 5,933 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1943-01-15
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is Casablanca worth watching?
Must-watch. In wartime Casablanca, a cynical bar owner meets the woman he loved just as she needs his help. It's romantic, funny and wise, with the sharpest dialogue of its era, and still one of the most enjoyable classic films.
Watch it if you
- love classic Hollywood romance
- enjoy witty, quotable dialogue
- like stories of sacrifice and love in wartime
Skip it if you
- dislike old films
- want a modern pace
Best for: Classic date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Casablanca
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Casablanca parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Casablanca is a classic WWII-era romantic drama involving Nazi occupation, resistance fighters, and a love triangle.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Wartime tension, Nazi occupation and a shooting occur but violence is largely offscreen or restrained.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — A romantic love triangle and implied past affair are central to the plot, handled with old-Hollywood restraint.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Casablanca
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- Notorious (1946) — 88%: Classic romantic thriller of love and espionage
- Doctor Zhivago (1965) — 87%: Epic wartime romance of lovers separated by events
- To Be or Not to Be (1942) — 88%: Classic wartime comedy with wit and courage
- Army of Shadows (1969) — 89%: Tough, serious story of the French Resistance
- Cinema Paradiso (1988) — 91%: Tender classic about love and memory
- The Apartment (1960) — 91%: Classic romance with sharp wit and sadness
Director
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine
- Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund
- Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo
- Claude Rains as Captain Louis Renault
- Conrad Veidt as Major Heinrich Strasser
- Sydney Greenstreet as Signor Ferrari
- Peter Lorre as Ugarte
- S.Z. Sakall as Carl
- Madeleine Lebeau as Yvonne
- Dooley Wilson as Sam
Casablanca FAQ
Is Casablanca worth watching?
Must-watch. In wartime Casablanca, a cynical bar owner meets the woman he loved just as she needs his help. It's romantic, funny and wise, with the sharpest dialogue of its era, and still one of the most enjoyable classic films.
Where can I watch Casablanca?
In the US you can stream Casablanca on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Casablanca OK for kids?
Casablanca is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Casablanca is a classic WWII-era romantic drama involving Nazi occupation, resistance fighters, and a love triangle.
What movies are like Casablanca?
If you liked Casablanca, try Notorious, Doctor Zhivago, To Be or Not to Be and Army of Shadows.