Port of Shadows (1938)
Kernel Score: 84% · 304 ratings
Genres: Romance, Drama, Crime
Released: 1938-05-17
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch Port of Shadows
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Down a foggy, desolate road to the port city of Le Havre travels Jean, an army deserter looking for another chance to make good on life. Fate, however, has a different plan for him, as acts of both revenge and kindness render him front-page news.
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Director
Marcel Carné
Cast
- Jean Gabin as Jean
- Michel Simon as Zabel
- Michèle Morgan as Nelly
- Pierre Brasseur as Lucien
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Port of Shadows FAQ
Is Port of Shadows good?
Port of Shadows has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 304 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Port of Shadows?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Port of Shadows?
If you liked Port of Shadows, try Purple Hearts, Vicky and Her Mystery, De Gaulle: Résistance and The Woman Next Door.